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Building collapses in Coimbatore, five feared trapped under debris

At least five people, including a child, are feared trapped under the debris of a one-storey building that collapsed on Chetti street here, due to heavy rains and winds on Sunday night, police said

A building collapsed in Chetty Street area of Coimbatore following rainfall. Photo: ANI

A building collapsed in Chetty Street area of Coimbatore following rainfall. Photo: ANI

Press Trust of India Coimbatore

At least five people, including a child, are feared trapped under the debris of a one-storey building that collapsed on Chetti street here, due to heavy rains and winds on Sunday night, police said.

A child and four adults were said to be inside the building when the incident took place, they said.

The administration has launched an operation to rescue them, police said.

District Collector K Rajamani has reached the spot and is monitoring the operation.

Police said ambulances and medical teams have been kept on standby.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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First Published: Sep 07 2020 | 6:36 AM IST

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