Kolkata Warehouse Tragedy: 15 Dead, Rescue Teams Push Through Third Day
The death toll from the roof collapse at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area rose to 15 on Friday, with emergency teams recovering two more bodies from the debris. Two workers also succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment.
The roof of the under-construction structure suddenly gave way on Wednesday, trapping numerous workers beneath heavy concrete slabs, iron beams, and debris.
Rescue teams comprising Kolkata Police, Fire Services, NDRF, and Indian Army personnel are using advanced equipment, cranes, cutters, and sniffer dogs to locate survivors. A total of 33 people have been rescued so far. A temporary medical camp has been set up at the site to provide immediate first aid before survivors are rushed to nearby medical facilities.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse. The warehouse was still under construction at the time of the incident.
