MUMBAI — Dozens of people were feared trapped in the debris of a five-story building that collapsed on Monday in Mahad, an industrial town in western India, with some reports saying about 60 to 70 people were still inside, while a local lawmaker said the figure was higher. The building had about 47 apartments, according to the police in Maharashtra state. The authorities have yet to determine the cause of the collapse or the number of casualties. But about 30 people were pulled out by rescue teams and local residents, and at least 17 people were injured, according to news reports. TV stations broadcast video of the debris and of local residents and the police trying to reach those trapped inside.

Source: New York Times August 24, 2020 23:08 UTC