Building collapse in India kills 4

VOA News

Officials say at least three people were killed and 10 were injured in India when a building collapsed Saturday in Bhiwandi.

India Today reports that a man was rescued Sunday, about 18 hours after the collapse.

Rescue operations were ongoing to recover any other people who may be trapped under the rubble, according to authorities. – gb

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