House collapses in North Kolkata following heavy rainfall, all rescued

A two-storey house located on Ahiritola street in North Kolkata collapsed around 7.45 am on Wednesday. All those trapped inside the building have been rescued.

A two-storey house located on Ahiritola street in North Kolkata collapsed around 7.45 am on Wednesday, following incessant rainfall in the city. All those trapped inside the building were rescued after teams of police and fire brigade officials carried out a rescue operation.

A team of police, led by the officer in-charge of Jorabagan police station, rushed to the spot after receiving the information about the house collapse. The Kolkata Police Disaster Management Group, fire brigade and electricity connection provider CESC also reached the spot following the incident.