3 dead, many trapped as under-construction building collapses in Bengaluru

Following heavy rain throughout the week in Bengaluru, an under-construction building collapsed in eastern part of the city. Three bodies were recovered, two people were rescued but 12 are still feared to be trapped even as rescue operations are underway.

In Short

• Several feared trapped as under-construction building collapses
• Two rescued, three bodies recovered, rescue operation underway
• Bengaluru witnessing heavy rain, waterlogging

Three people were killed, and two rescued even as 12 workers were feared to be trapped under the rubble after an under-construction building collapsed in the eastern part of the city. The incident took place in Babusapalya, in Hennur area amid heavy rain, officials said.

Two rescue vans from the fire and emergency departments were pressed into rescue operations. The incident occurred at a time when the city was witnessing heavy downpour, they said. "Rescue operation is being carried out in a coordinated effort with help from other agencies," a senior police officer said.

Sources from the Fire and Emergency Services confirmed they recovered three bodies. Rescue operations are still underway to find survivors or bodies.

According to Ahmed, who had a contract for tile work at the site, there were 20 labourers, including tile workers, concrete workers and plumbers, in the building when it collapsed.

Ahmed alleged that the basement was weak, which may have contributed to the collapse.

CCTV footage captures the moment the seven-storey building collapses. However, sources indicated that the building only had permission for four floors. Despite this, construction violations occurred.

According to a preliminary inquiry, the entire building collapsed following which people got trapped underneath, a fire department official said.

with input from agencies