Kolkata Warehouse Accident: People Trapped Inside Pleading For Help; Rescue Operation Intensified

Kolkata: A tragic accident occurred when the roof of a warehouse collapsed in Taratala, Kolkata in West Bengal. Suddenly tin and iron beams fell. So far 3 people have died in this accident, it is feared that the number of dead may increase. Many people were injured. The injured have been taken to the hospital. Some had injuries on their hands, some on their heads. The condition of many people is critical.

According to reports, 3 people have died so far. It is being said that 40-45 people are trapped inside, the rescue team is busy in rescuing the people buried below by cutting the iron beams with the help of gas cutter. Local residents are also helping the rescue team.

According to officials, construction work of a warehouse of the Transport Department was going on. Work was going on normally on Tuesday morning. Half an hour before the incident, the iron beam slipped and broke at many places. At that time the workers were trying to somehow repair it, enter the warehouse and rebuild the entire structure. At that very moment the entire tin warehouse collapsed with a loud bang.

Was Rescue operation intensified?

Rescue operation is being carried out rapidly at the spot. People trapped inside are pleading for help, hearing the voices coming inside, the rescue team is busy cutting iron beams and tin. A video of this accident has also surfaced in which the rescue team is busy pulling out the people trapped inside. A person can be heard saying whether it is head or dead body, dead body. Sir please save…people trapped inside are pleading for help.

Many people trapped inside?

An eyewitness said, "Many people are trapped inside. Because everyone was inside. A small office was made from where the work was being conducted. There were workers there. Many people were just sitting there. The work was going on. Such a big warehouse has completely collapsed suddenly.

At present, efforts are on to save the victims by cutting the iron beam with the help of a crane. Many bodies are buried under iron beams. His legs, arms and head have been crushed. The scene seen in the picture from the incident site is extremely horrifying. Some people are hanging from iron beams and their legs have been cut off.