Building collapses in Bellary
An under-construction building collapsed in Karnataka's Bellary district late on Tuesday. Rescue workers recovered the bodies of three people, among them is a student.
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An under-construction building collapsed in Karnataka's Bellary district late on Tuesday. Rescue workers recovered the bodies of three people, among them is a student. (Photo credits: Tv9)
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Five people have been pulled out of the debris but reports suggest 10 people are still trapped.
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A portion of the building toppled on a students' hostel just next to it, leading to the disaster.
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Substandard work is said to be the reason for the building collapse.
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The district administration has called in the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF); a team from Pune is expected to arrive via special aircraft.
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