Mumbai: Portion of building collapses in Fort area, no injuries reported

A portion of an old six-storey building collapsed in Fort area of south Mumbai on Thursday. No injuries have been reported so far, a civic official said.

A corner portion of the Bhanushali building on Mint Road caved in around 4.45 pm, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said.

Eight fire engines, some rescue vehicles and ambulances were rushed to the spot, he said.

The rescue team is trying to ascertain if anyone was trapped under the debris, the official said.

Further details are awaited.