Daijiworld Media Network

Dharwad, Mar 19: Two people were killed and several others trapped when a four-storeyed under construction building collapsed in Dharwad’s Kumareshwar Nagar on Tuesday afternoon, March 19.

Around 15 labourers who were stuck have been rescued so far and are receiving treatment in the hospital. More than 10 ambulances and fire engines arrived the spot for rescue operations.

"Shocked to learn about the collapse of an under-construction building in Dharwad. I have instructed the chief secretary to supervise rescue operations. I have also directed the CS to send additional resources and expert rescuers by a special flight to Dharwad," tweeted chief minister H D Kumaraswamy.

"Two have died while some 30 to 40 people are trapped," said a police officer at Dharwad police station. Police said four people have been brought out from the debris while rescue operations are in full swing.

Deputy Commissioner M Deepa, Police Commissioner M N Nagaraj and other senior officials rushed to the spot and are coordinating rescue operations.