Four-storey building partially collapses in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar

There were no casualties, the officials said, adding fire brigade personnel are at the site and clearing the rubble.
A bulldozer being used to clear the debris after a vacant building partially collapsed, at the Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai.
A bulldozer being used to clear the debris after a vacant building partially collapsed, at the Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai.Photo | PTI
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MUMBAI: A four-storey vacant building partially collapsed at the Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai in the early hours of Friday, officials said here.

There were no casualties, the officials said, adding fire brigade personnel are at the site and clearing the rubble.

The incident occurred around 12.30 am on the Nishanpada Road near khoja Jamat Khana, an official said.

As per primary information, the building was vacant as it was in dilapidated condition, he added.

Five vehicles of the fire brigade were rushed to the spot to conduct a search-and-rescue operation, the official said.

As locals had gathered near the building in large numbers, police also rushed to the spot to prevent any law-and-order situation.

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