July 03, 2014 11:17 am | Updated November 16, 2021 07:17 pm IST - Chennai
This July 2, 2014 photo shows rescue personnel at the site of the building collapse at Moulivakkam, Chennai. Photo: V. Ganesan
The death toll in the collapse of an 11-storey under-construction residential building in Chennai has risen to 53.
“The death toll stands at 53 as of now. Rescue work is continuing in full swing”, a senior Tamil Nadu government revenue official said on Thursday. Twenty seven people have been pulled out alive.
It is feared another 20 to 25 persons could still be under the rubble, he said.
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