Building collapses in Kolkata; rescue op underway

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4 (ANI): A building partially collapsed in the Shyampukur area of North Kolkata on Friday afternoon, officials said.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 PM at 66, Raja Naba Krishna Street, falling under the jurisdiction of the Shyampukur Police Station.

Upon receiving the information, officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and personnel from the Disaster Management Group (DMG) immediately rushed to the spot to secure the area.

Currently, rescue operations and debris removal are underway at the location.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)