Four people have died after an under-construction building collapsed in Kanpur's Jajamau area
Highlights
- Under-construction building collapses in Kanpur's Jajmau area
- National Disaster Response Force and army carrying out rescue work
- People pulled out of debris critically injured, say officials
At least four people have died and 17 have been rescued after an under-construction building collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Many are still feared trapped under the debris, a senior official said.
Nearly 29 people, including women and children, are feared trapped under the rubble of the six-floor building that collapsed on Wednesday, reported news agency IANS, quoting a police official.
The building, located in the city's Jajmau area, was owned by Samajwadi Party leader Mehtaab Aalam, the official said.
Additional Director General of Police Daljeet Chowdhary told IANS: "People pulled out of the debris are critically injured."
National Disaster Response Team and the army are carrying out rescue operations, the official said.