Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 10 as search enters second day
The death toll from a warehouse collapse in the Indian city of Kolkata has risen to 10. Search-and-rescue operations have entered a second day, with the army deploying radar equipment to locate people still trapped beneath the debris.
The number of people killed in a warehouse collapse in the Indian city of Kolkata has risen to 10, with officials warning that more people may still be trapped under the rubble.
As search-and-rescue operations entered a second day, the army deployed radar equipment to assist rescue teams in locating survivors. Crews worked through the night in an effort to reach those buried beneath the debris.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the collapse. Building collapses occur periodically in India, where rapid urbanisation and gaps in construction oversight can leave structures vulnerable. Officials said the warehouse's compliance with safety standards would be examined once the rescue operation is complete and the site is secured.
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