This Article is From Apr 16, 2012

Factory building collapses in Jalandhar; two dead, 20 trapped

Jalandhar: Two people have died and at least 20 feared trapped under the debris of a factory building that collapsed on Sunday night.

The incident occurred around midnight in the blanket factory that is situated in the Focal Point area in the city.

Forty eight people have been rescued so far with a massive operation underway to bring out others who are still trapped. The fire brigade, army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been actively engaged in rescue operations through the night.

Senior administration and police officials are present at the site of the incident to take stock of the situation. The cause of the accident, though, is yet to be ascertained.
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