India 5-storey apartment collapses Rescue activities continue August 25, 18:31
A five-storey apartment complex collapsed in western India, killing one person, and still many are believed to be left behind under debris, and rescue operations are underway.
In Maharashtra, western India, a five-story apartment complex collapsed on the 24th, and one person has been confirmed dead so far, according to Reuters and local media.
Many people seem to be left behind under the rubble, and local media and others say that the dozens or even dozens of people are unknown.
In the video from the site, it can be seen that the first to fifth floors of the building have collapsed so as to be folded, and while many people are watching, rescue activities are being carried out by hand work and excavator cars to remove debris. I will.
The cause of the collapse is unknown, but it is said that the apartment building was built about 10 years ago and had more than 40 rooms.
In India, building collapses and collapses have frequently occurred, and it has been pointed out that aging and sloppy architecture are the causes of this, as well as the heavy rain during the rainy season from June to September. It means that there is a greater risk of collapse.