Rescue operations have started after an under-construction godown collapsed, trapping workers beneath heavy iron debris near Taratala in Kolkata today.
Three people were reported killed in the accident. Five Injured persons are being treated in the SSKM hospital. State Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Agnimitra Paul has reached the accident spot.
The NDRF, police, fire and emergency services, and locals have joined the rescue work. Personnel of the Disaster Management Group of the Kolkata Police have also joined the rescue efforts.
A control room has been opened at the state secretariat, Nabanna. The helpline numbers are: 1070, 8697981070, 033 22143526 and 033 22535185.
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal expressed grief over the collapse situated on land leased by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. In a social media post, Mr Sonowal said that rescue operations are currently in full swing and some individuals have been safely rescued. He noted that the port is actively providing necessary support to the state government, with all agencies and senior officials present on the ground.
