Surat: A six-storeyed building collapsed here on Saturday afternoon, leading to chaos and panic.
Several people are feared trapped under the massive debris, reported ANI.
Police, Fire department, NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed, and are still continuing rescue operations as they look for survivors.
The building – initially reported to be with four floors — had 30 flats over six floors. Fortunately, very few flats were occupied.
Surat Building Collapse: Rescue Efforts Underway After Multi-Storey Building Gives Way
Tragedy struck Surat, Gujarat, today as a multi-storey building crumbled in the Sachin area. The incident has left several people feared trapped under the debris.
Rescue operations are in full… pic.twitter.com/MyiQyKn5Fb— Kumaon Jagran (@KumaonJagran) July 6, 2024
According to Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot, one woman has been rescued.
“Today around 3 pm, a six-storeyed building collapsed in the Sachin area. Many people who were living in that building got trapped inside. Police and fire brigade reached the spot immediately. A woman was successfully rescued from under the debris. Among the 30 flats inside the building, 4-5 falts were occupied and rest were empty,” Gehlot said.
#WATCH | Gujarat: A Four-floor building collapsed in Sachin area of Surat. Many people feared trapped. Police and fire department team at the spot. Rescue operations underway. pic.twitter.com/FIJJUGzbEQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2024
At least half a dozen people are trapped under the debris.
The building, in the Sachin GIDC area, was built in 2017 and in a dilapidated state.
