Under-construction building collapses in Dharwad, 2 killed, 35 people rescued, several feared trapped

Over 90 people are feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Kumareshwar Nagar in Dharwad, Karnataka today evening. ANI reports that two person has died. People who were injured in the building collapse have been shifted to hospital and search and rescue operation is underway. Overall 35 people so far rescued and are receiving treatment at Civil Hospital.

According to the eyewitnesses, around 150 people were inside shops of the first and second floors of the building at the time of the fatal incident.

Police officials from the station and nearby stations, 10 ambulances, 5 earthmovers and 20 fire officials rushed to the spot as the news of the building collapse spread through the city.

#LatestVisuals An under-construction building collapsed in Kumareshwar Nagar, Dharwad today, 1 dead and 6 injured so far. Search and rescue operation underway. pic.twitter.com/zulUWqO42k

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2019

Deputy Commissioner #Dharwad on building collapse: 2 people dead, 28 people rescued & receiving treatment at Civil Hospital. NDRF and SDRF team has reached the site of building collapse. Oxygen & water given to 7 people buried in debris. Rescue operation to continue at night. pic.twitter.com/VYgA67mWi9

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2019

Collapse of an under-construction building in Kumareshwar Nagar, Dharwad: Latest visuals from the spot as the rescue operation continues. 35 people have been rescued so far, 2 people have died. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/vgYlxYlVik

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2019