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Caught on Camera: Four-storey building collapses in Mumbai

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A four-storey building suddenly collapsed in Mumbai's Borivali West area today. No casualties have been reported so far.</p>
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A four-storey <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/buildingcollapses?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#buildingcollapses</a> in Saibaba Nagar of Borivali West in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> . The building was vacated as it was declared dilapidated.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GitajaliBuilding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GitajaliBuilding</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaibabaNagar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaibabaNagar</a>, Nr Saibaba Temple, Borivali (W). Details: Gitajali Building (G+3) structure collapsed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jlf6Z6TIwR">pic.twitter.com/Jlf6Z6TIwR</a></p>
— KRoshan (@kroshan4mobile) <a href="https://twitter.com/kroshan4mobile/status/1560536285281849344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The residential building called Gitanjali at Saibaba Nagar in Borivali West, was declared dilapidated and had been vacated, Municipal officials said.</p>
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The Fire Brigade has reached the site and are checking to see whether there are any people trapped under the debris. Fire engines, rescue vans and three ambiances have been rushed to the spot..</p>
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More details are awaited.</p>

IN Bureau

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