A four-storey residential building collapsed in suburban Ghatkopar, Mumbai Tuesday morning and several persons are feared trapped under the debris, an official of the city's civic body said.

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Reports states that she was the third victim of the collapse.

V Renuka Lalit, a 3-month-old baby who was sent to Rajawadi hospital, has been pronounced dead.

A BMC report reveals that there are over 791 dilapidated buildings in Mumbai. In the C-1 category, which according to the reports comes under the 'Action against ruinous structures' category, there were about 186 demolished before the monsoon. 117 other structures have been evacuated, the report adds. However, there are still over 488 dilapidated buildings that citizens in Mumbai still reside in.

62-year-old Ranjanben Shah, 89-year-old Sulkshana Khanchandani and 3-month-old V Renuka Lalit Thak died in the collapse. The death toll stands at 3. In this picture, 20-year-old Varsha Sakpal, who was injured in the collapse, is being discharged from the hospital. She worked in the nursing home that was on the ground floor of the building.

A senior BMC official has said that the death toll is now feared to have reached 7. The official added there is a family trapped in the debris, and that rescue operations continue to take place.

ANI reports that locals believe that renovation work was responsible for the collapse. The nursing home, on the ground floor of the building, was allegedly owned by Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap. The report adds that BMC officials are yet to ascertain the reason behind the building collapse in Ghatkopar.

Construction on the nursing home owned by Shiv Sena's Sunil Shitap responsible for collapse?

CNN News18 reports that two firemen were injured in rescue operations in Ghatkopar. According to Hindustan Times, firefighter Ganesh Khandge and his associate suffocated due to a gas leak while trying to rescue a woman. They have been admitted to the ICU in Shantiniketan hospital.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar has confirmed the death toll of the collapse to 5, adding that 8 people have been seriously injured. Regarding speculation over the involvement of Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap in the issue, he says that an inquiry has been ordered.

PTI reports that the structure that came down this morning at the Ghatkopar's Damodar Park area housed around 15 families. According to fire brigade officials engaged in the rescue operation, nearly 15 people have been pulled out of the debris so far and referred to nearby hospitals. Oddly enough, the building was not listed in the dangerous category, as per locals.

The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in Ghatkopar has reached 7, officials confirm. Media reports state that most of those trapped in the debris are believed to be the elderly and women. Local corporators confirm that the BMC had issued 2 notices regarding the building since the past three months. However, no evacuation efforts were conducted, which culminated to this tragedy.

Rescue operations continue as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orders an inquiry into the Ghatkopar building collapse. Here is an image from the location.

A total of 16 people were rescued from the wreckage of the building collapse in Ghatkopar. The death toll rises to 8 in the tragedy, 6 of whom were women. According to officials, 8 individuals are reported to be injured.

Five people have died, 8 seriously injured. Don't know about Sunil Shitap, have ordered an inquiry: BMC Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar pic.twitter.com/1QpAu2kVFs

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar has confirmed the death toll of the collapse to 5, adding that 8 people have been seriously injured. Regarding speculation over the involvement of Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap in the issue, he says that an inquiry has been ordered.

PTI reports that the structure that came down this morning at the Ghatkopar's Damodar Park area housed around 15 families. According to fire brigade officials engaged in the rescue operation, nearly 15 people have been pulled out of the debris so far and referred to nearby hospitals. Oddly enough, the building was not listed in the dangerous category, as per locals.

The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in Ghatkopar has reached 7, officials confirm. Media reports state that most of those trapped in the debris are believed to be the elderly and women. Local corporators confirm that the BMC had issued 2 notices regarding the building since the past three months. However, no evacuation efforts were conducted, which culminated to this tragedy.

Property belongs to Sena's S Shitap,he was running hospital on ground floor&was now going to run guest house, onus lies on him-P Chheda,Cong pic.twitter.com/bikiwNjFK6

Congress leader Pravin Chheda tells ANI that the residential building that collapsed in Ghatkopar belonged to Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap. He goes on to say that Shitap was planning to run a guest house in the building, and hence the onus of the tragedy lies on him.

Rescue operations continue as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orders an inquiry into the Ghatkopar building collapse. Here is an image from the location.

CM has ordered an investigation; guilty will not be spared: Maharashtra's finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Ghatkopar building collapse pic.twitter.com/tRq7wRACur

A total of 16 people were rescued from the wreckage of the building collapse in Ghatkopar. The death toll rises to 8 in the tragedy, 6 of whom were women. According to officials, 8 individuals are reported to be injured.

IANS reports that Saidarshan Apartment, the residential building that collapsed on Tuesday was on the "dangerous buildings" list. Identified in a structural audit by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a DNA report states that such buildings were given permission for redevelopment.

Building that collapsed was on BMC's list of "dangerous buildings"

According to ANI , former housing minister and ex-chairman of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Sachin Ahir has demanded an FIR under Section 304A (Causing death due to negligence) against those who are responsible for the incident.

Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta has announced an inquiry into the collapse of Saidarshan Apartment in Ghatkopar. Sources state that the report on the incident will be submitted in 15 days.

Mumbai: A four-storey residential building collapsed in suburban Ghatkopar Tuesday morning and several persons are feared trapped under the debris, an official of the city's civic body said.

Around eight to 10 persons are feared trapped under the debris of the structure which collapsed in Ghatkopar's Damodar Park area, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) fire brigade department chief PS Rahangdale said.

The civic body's control room received a call at around 10.43 am about the accident, he said.

Around eight fire engines, a rescue van and an ambulance have been rushed to the spot, he said.

"Our rescue team, fire brigade jawans and other senior officials of the BMC have also reached the spot. The rescue work is going on a war-footing," he said.

With inputs from agencies