5-storey building collapses in Maharashtra's Raigad, over 50 people feared trapped; NDRF team rushed to spot

A five-storey building collapsed in Mahad city in the Raigad district of Maharashtra on Monday (August 24). According to reports, the incident took place on Monday evening and close to 50 people are feared to be trapped inside the structure.

MUMBAI: A five-storey residential building collapsed in Mahad city in the Raigad district of Maharashtra on Monday (August 24). According to reports, the incident took place on Monday evening and close to 50 people are feared to be trapped inside the structure. 

The incident took place in Kajalpura area of Mahad Tehsil. The building is said to have been erected some 10-year-old. 

Reports stated that at least 30 people were evacuated out of the building with the help of local rescue team and fire department rescue team. They were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals. Several people are said to have received major injuries in the incident. 

According to ANI, at least 200 people are reported to be trapped inside the building. "15 people have been rescued till now, they have suffered injuries. We have five to six relief teams at the spot. More teams will be arriving here," Maharashtra minister Aditi S Tatkare told the news agency.

Three teams of NDRF have been rushed from Pune to carry out the rescue operation and evacuated people from the site.