10 dead in house collapse in northern India
Ten people were killed when a house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Saturday. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with five survivors receiving treatment and search operations continuing to ensure no one else is trapped.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:10 | 15 September 2024
- Modified Date: 11:14 | 15 September 2024
Ten people died in a house collapse in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said Sunday.
Deepak Meena, a top civil official of the state's Meerut district, said a house collapsed late Saturday afternoon and rescue operations are still underway.
"Out of 15 people, 10 people have died and five are alive and are under treatment," he said.
He said rescue operations will go on until the rescue agencies find no possibility of "any human life in the debris."