Thane (Maharashtra): A four-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi in the district. According to the news agency ANI, one person is dead and four others have suffered injuries in the collapse. The officials have informed that many persons are feared trapped under the debris.

The building in Navi Vasti locality collapsed at around 9 am, Regional Disaster Management Cell chief Santosh Kadam told reporters here.

A senior district administration official said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been rushed to Bhiwandi for the rescue and relief operation.

Senior police and civic officials have also rushed to the spot, he said.

Further details are awaited.