Building collapses, several feared trapped

A four-storey residential building collapsed in south Mumbai on Tuesday with several people feared trapped under the debris, fire brigade officials said.

A four-storey residential building collapsed in south Mumbai on Tuesday with several people feared trapped under the debris, fire brigade officials said.

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According to officials, the building, Khatav Mansion in Lamington area collapsed and added that fire brigade vehicles and ambulances have been rushed to the spot.

"At around 1900 hours, I heard a huge sound, like an explosion, and saw the building collapsing. Within minutes the air in the area was filled with dust particles," said advocate Jayesh Vithalani, an eyewitness.