Meerut Building Collapse: 9 Dead After Three-Storey Building Crashes in Zakir Colony
A tragic building collapse in Zakir Colony, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has left nine people dead, with rescue efforts continuing. The incident occurred on Saturday when a three-storey structure suddenly collapsed, trapping 15 individuals inside.
So far, 14 people have been pulled from the rubble, with nine confirmed dead, according to reports from ANI. Emergency teams remain at the site, working to rescue one person still believed to be trapped. The disaster has sparked concerns over building safety standards in the area, with an investigation into the cause of the collapse currently underway.
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