2 dead as public toilet collapses in Mumbai’s Bhandup

Mangalore Today News Network

Apr 28, 2018: Two people died as they were trapped under debris in Mumbai’s Bhandup after part of a public toilet in the area collapsed today.

 

A man and a woman were recovered from the debris and both were declared dead. The deceased have been identified as Babulal Devji, 40, and Lauben Dirubhai Jethava, 42.

A team of National Disaster Response Force along with their dog squad reached the site to locate the people under the debris.

"Floor of the toilet collapsed in the septic tank leading to fall of the structure. Teams of NDRF, fire brigade and sewage department carried out the rescue operations," said Anupam Shrivastava, NDRF commandent.

The rescue operation has been called off now.

The incident happened at 6.30 am today.

The portion of the public toilet that collapsed was part of 20 toilets at the Sai Sadan Chawl in Bhandup.

Courtesy: Indiatoday