17 Killed As Wall Collapses Following Incessant Rains In Pune

Jun 29, 2019, 09:01 IST

Mumbai: At least 17 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune.

The shanties were built for the labourers working at a construction site nearby, police said Saturday.

The compound wall collapsed around 1.45 am Friday night in the Kondhawa area, an official said.

Pune has been witnessing heavy rainfall.

Police, fire brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel rushed to the spot and launched rescue operation, he said.

Three injured were admitted at a nearby hospital, he said.

Pune police commissioner K Venkatesham on wall collapse in Kondhwa: Our team is investigating the reasons behind the incident. Firm action will be taken against those responsible. We will check whether proper permissions were taken and safety measures were followed. #Pune pic.twitter.com/bdl0RLi1Nu

— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2019