At least 22 people were killed and 34 injured when a 117-year-old six-storey building collapsed off Pakmodia Street at the congested Bhendi Bazaar in south Mumbai on Thursday at 8.30 am. At least 15 people are feared trapped.
The Prime Minister tweeted, “Collapse of a building in Mumbai is saddening. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayers with the injured”. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family members of each of those killed and free treatment to the injured. The rescue operations were continuing till late in the evening.