Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Updates: Five workers were killed and at least 40 others are feared trapped after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 12:20 PM at a three-floor structure where construction was underway. While six to seven people have been rescued and rushed to the hospital so far, a massive joint operation by the police, fire services, and disaster management teams is currently underway to pull out those still stuck under the debris.
Follow The Updates From Kolkata Warehouse Collapse:
Kolkata Construction Suspended Till July 31, Chief Minister Orders Audit After Warehouse Collapse
In the wake of the tragic warehouse roof collapse in Taratala, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a total suspension of all under-construction work across Kolkata until July 31.
Additionally, the Chief Minister has ordered a comprehensive audit of all under-construction buildings in the city to ensure structural safety and compliance with building codes.
"20 People Were Trapped With Me": Kolkata Collapse Survivor Speaks To NDTV
Speaking to NDTV from his hospital bed at SSKM Hospital, Kartik Patra, a worker who survived the tragic Taratala building collapse, recounted the terrifying ordeal. Patra shared how he was trapped under the debris alongside roughly 20 other workers after the structure suddenly gave way.
He alleged that sub-standard construction led to the disaster, stating, "Mai kisi tarah se bach gaya. Abhi bhi 20 log phase thhe. Kaam waha thik se nahi hua tha, isiliye building toot gaya" (I somehow survived. There were still 20 people trapped. The construction work there wasn't done properly, which is why the building collapsed).
Kolkata Roof Collapse: Details Of Victims
21 Rescued, 3 Dead: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Updates On Kolkata Rescue Operation
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: On the under-construction godown shed collapse in Kolkata's Taratala, CM Suvendu Adhikari says, “NDRF, Army, SDRF, Police, Fire Department are all together working here. 21 people have been rescued. Three people have lost their lives. SSKM Hospital… pic.twitter.com/knqvgRCgsi
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026
Army Deploys Search And Rescue Teams After Kolkata Warehouse Collapse
Four columns of the Indian Army's Eastern Command have been rapidly deployed to Central Kolkata's Taratala area to lead search and rescue operations following the sudden collapse of an under-construction warehouse.
Acting on an urgent distress call from civil administration, a specialised team comprising rescue personnel, engineers, and medical staff is working on-site in close coordination with the NDRF, SDRF, and Kolkata Police.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Visits Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Site
#WATCH | West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari arrives at the site where an under-construction godown shed collapsed in Taratala.
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026
(Video: Suvendu Adhikari social media) pic.twitter.com/kRzNiX2AP4
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Condoles Loss Of Lives In Kolkata Roof Collapse
Deeply pained and saddened by the loss of lives due to the tragic collapse of an under-construction warehouse building near Brace Bridge in Taratala, where several workers got trapped beneath the debris,
— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) June 24, 2026
Words fail to express my sorrow for the 3 precious lives lost in this… pic.twitter.com/pVlo9KDhht
3 Killed, 40 Feared Trapped As Warehouse Roof Collapses In Kolkata
Three people were killed after the roof of an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday, trapping at least 40 people under the debris.
Several workers were engaged in construction work at the warehouse when the roof of the three-floor building collapsed. Locals began the rescue operations immediately, while the police, fire services, and rescue teams arrived at the spot soon after being informed.
Six to seven people have been rescued so far as the operation continues. The rescued victims could be seen being brought out in stretchers covered in mud. The three victims were declared dead at the hospital.
