Greater Noida building collapse: One more body recovered

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI):One more body was recovered from the debris, raising the death toll to three people, in the Shah Beri village building collapse incident.

A few hours ago, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recovered two bodies while conducting the search operation.

Several people are feared trapped under the debris. Police and rescue teams are present at the spot.

Soon after the mishap, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and asked the District Magistrate to follow up with the National Disaster Response Force team and Police for relief measures and to ensure immediate rescue.

Meanwhile, State's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya took note of the incident and assured the residents that the government will make all efforts to rescue the victims.

"There has been news of building collapse in Greater Noida. There is a possibility of some family members being trapped in the debris of the building. The District Administration and the NDRF team has been sent for relief and rescue work. Our government is with kin of victims," said Maurya.(ANI)

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