Two buildings collapsed in Greater Noida, killing at least two persons and trapping several others under the debris, officials said today.
A six-storey under-construction building collapsed on an adjacent building in Shah Beri village last night. The second building also collapsed under the impact.
At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building when the incident took place and all of them were feared trapped, Chief Fire Officer Arun Kumar Singh said.
A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officer said two bodies were pulled out of the rubble so far.
The NDRF is assisting the police and fire-fighters in the rescue operations. Drills are being used to remove metal rods to reach those trapped under the debris. A dog squad has also been pressed into service.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate to monitor the relief-and-rescue operations.
DGP O P Singh has informed the chief minister about the rescue operations.
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