Tragic Building Collapse in Mathura Claims Lives of Three, Including Young Sisters

Devastating Incident in Mathura

Mathura: A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when a multi-storey building collapsed in the densely populated Kachchi Sadak area, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two young sisters, as reported by local officials.

Rescue teams managed to extract one individual from the debris, according to the authorities.

District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh noted that the building was situated on an elevated mound. Ongoing rescue operations aim to ensure that no additional victims are trapped beneath the rubble.

The deceased have been identified as Totaram, aged 38, along with his two sisters, Yashoda, 6, and Kavya, 3.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar confirmed that one person had been rescued from the wreckage and transported to a hospital, where they are currently stable and under observation.

"Rescue efforts are ongoing. Teams from fire services, the municipal corporation, civil defense, and police are actively working at the scene. Furthermore, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed to aid in the rescue operations," stated the SSP.

Authorities are also concerned that five to six adjacent homes may have suffered partial damage due to the building's collapse.