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On Tuesday, October 22, an under-construction building in Babusapalya, Bengaluru, collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the area.
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More than a dozen workers are believed to be trapped inside, with the death toll now rising to five.
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Rescue operations are going on despite the challenging conditions.
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A fire department official said that according to a preliminary investigation, the entire building collapsed, trapping the people underneath.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the spot and took stock of the situation.
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So far 16 workers have been rescued from the site.
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The incident occurred at a time when the city was witnessing heavy downpour.
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Rescue work progressing after an under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru.
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An injured person is taken for treatment after an under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru.
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