Four killed in Bellary building collapse

Four persons were killed and five injured when a five-storeyed under-construction building collapsed and fell on a hostel in Bellary, police said today.

Four persons were killed and five injured when a five-storeyed under-construction building collapsed and fell on a hostel in Bellary, police said today.

The mishap took place in Gandhinagar area of the city last night.

The dead included a 22-year-old student of the hostel.

An injured worker rescued from the debris told the police that at least 20 people were still trapped in the debris. Rescue operations are on.

Minister for Health B Sreeramulu and Minister for Tourism G Janardhana Reddy visited the spot.

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