Dewas, August 25: At least nine people were rescued while few more were still feared trapped in the rubble of a two-storeyed building that collapsed in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on Tuesday evening. The residential building, situated in Lal Gate area, came down crashing. According to reports, four families were living there. Those rescued have been sent to the hospital. Their condition was said to be stable. Raigad Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 10; Several Still Trapped Under Debris.

A team of policemen and officials from the local administration were on the spot. Nine persons have been rescued so far and sent to the hospital, Dewas district Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr Shivdayal told PTI. A few more persons were still feared trapped under the debris, he said, adding rescue operation was on at the site. The cause behind the collapse was not immediately known. It remains unclear if it was a dilapidated structure and if the local administration issued a warning to residents.

Dewas: Building Collapses Near Lal Gate Area

On Monday, 10 people lost their lives after a residential building collapsed in Maharashtra's Raigad district. More than 60 people have been rescued since yesterday. The rescue operation has been going on for more than 22 hours.

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