Kolkata warehouse roof collapses during construction, several feared trapped
A major rescue operation is underway in west Kolkata's Taratala area after an under-construction warehouse roof collapsed, trapping several workers. Four individuals have been pulled from the debris so far. Multiple agencies, including the police, disaster management, and army, are working tirelessly to clear the rubble and locate those still missing. State government control rooms have been established to manage the situation.
By Toi City Desk
KOLKATA: Several people are feared trapped after an under-construction warehouse collapsed in the Taratala area of west Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple agencies.Police said four people have so far been rescued from the debris.A Kolkata Police official said, "The roof of the warehouse located on the Transport Depot Road near Brace Bridge in the Taratala area collapsed around noon.
Our officers have reached the spot."Some people were working at the site at the time of the incident.
We fear that quite a few people may be trapped under the debris."Personnel from Kolkata Police, the Disaster Management Group, civil defence and fire and emergency services were deployed at the site to carry out rescue operations.
Army personnel were also seen assisting in the effort, while cranes and heavy-duty lifting equipment were pressed into service to remove collapsed iron beams and clear the rubble.The state government has opened control rooms at the state secretariat for the incident.
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