A six-storey building collapsed in Surat’s Sachin GIDC area, injuring 15 people. As per sources, five people are feared trapped in the debris.
The incident took place this evening, which prompted fire and police teams to rush to the spot. Rescue operations are underway to locate and extricate those trapped.
Initial reports suggest that the building was in a dilapidated condition and was likely weakened by heavy rains in the area. The exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation.
Authorities have evacuated the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.