Under-Construction Warehouse Collapses in Kolkata's Taratala, Multiple Workers Trapped
An under-construction three-story warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, trapping an estimated 30 to 60 workers beneath the debris. Rescue operations involving Kolkata Police, fire services, disaster management teams, the army, and heavy machinery are ongoing. Several workers, ranging from four to ten, have been rescued and hospitalized. Authorities have opened control rooms and are investigating the cause, with concerns raised about construction safety and possible use of substandard materials. Government officials are overseeing the rescue efforts.