7 feared trapped, 12 rescued, after chawl collapses in Mumbai’s Bandra

MUMBAI: At least seven people were feared trapped after a portion of a chawl collapsed in Bandra in the early hours of Friday, as per officials.

According to the Mumbai police, initial investigations conducted suggested that the collapse occurred due to a cylinder blast inside the building.

#BREAKING | Chawl Collapse in Bandra East, Mumbai

A portion of a chawl structure collapsed in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East, leaving several people injured and a few feared trapped under the debris.

Search and rescue operations are currently underway
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Twelve people have been rescued so far and have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Rescue and relief operations are being carried out by Mumbai police, fire brigade officials and BMC personnel. (ANI)