Breaking News Live Updates: Floods kill one in Poland, rescue worker in Austria as rains batter central Europe – The Times of India

Date:

India News Live Updates: Death toll in Meerut house collapse rises to 10

The death toll in the collapse of a three-storey house in Zakir Nagar here has risen to 10 while the rescue work at the site is still underway, the district administration said on Sunday. In a statement, the administration said one person is feared to be still trapped under the debris.

The deceased have been identified as Sajid (40), his daughter Saniya (15), son Saqib (11), Simra (one-and-half years), Reeza (7), Naffo (63), Farhana (20), Alisa (18), Aliya (6) and Rimsa (5 months).

The condition of Sofiyan (6) is stable, the administration said in the statement.

Of those injured, Naeem (22), Nadeem (26), Saqib (20) and Saina (38) are undergoing treatment at the Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College.

The three-storey house collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping 15 people under the debris.

Speaking to reporters, Meerut District Magistrate of Deepak Meena said, “When the rescue operation started, the relatives gave information about 15 persons. Three managed to escape when the building was collapsing.”

“The death toll stands at 10 till now while five persons are alive. The rescue operations will continue till the entire debris is removed,” the officer said.

“The bodies have been kept at the medical college and a post-mortem examination is being conducted,” he said.

Share post:

Popular

More like this
Related

Perry: Patriots don’t view Marcus Jones as an offensive player

Perry: Patriots don't view Marcus Jones as an offensive...

Giants release Daniel Jones after QB requested to move on following benching

Daniel Jones has been released by the New York...

‘Accomplished performance’ from Amorim

This was a highly accomplished and assured first media...

Super Micro stock set to notch 70% weekly gain as company hires new auditor

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock...