4 dead, 17 hospitalised after under-construction Kolkata warehouse collapses, several remain trapped

National 24 Jun, 2026

4 dead, 17 hospitalised after under-construction Kolkata warehouse collapses, several remain trapped

Business To Business, Kolkata, 24th June, 2026: A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon, killing four people and leaving 17 others hospitalised, according to a senior official of the West Bengal health department.
The collapse trapped several people beneath the debris, triggering a large-scale rescue operation.
Rescue Operations Underway
Suvendu Adhikari visited the accident site and said that approximately 18 more people were believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Rescue efforts are being carried out jointly by:

State disaster response teams
Local police and fire services
Central rescue agencies
The Indian Army

Heavy machinery and specialized rescue equipment have been deployed to search for survivors and clear debris.
Casualties and Medical Response
Officials said:

Four deaths have been confirmed so far.
Seventeen injured persons have been admitted to hospitals for treatment.
Medical teams and ambulances have been placed on standby to handle additional casualties as rescue operations continue.

Focus on Cause of Collapse
The structure was reportedly under construction at the time of the incident. Authorities are expected to investigate:

Compliance with building and safety regulations
Structural integrity of the warehouse
Construction practices at the site
Whether negligence contributed to the collapse

Situation Remains Fluid
As rescue workers continue to search through the debris, the casualty figures may change. Authorities have urged people to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to carry out operations safely and efficiently.
The incident is among the most serious construction-related accidents reported in Kolkata this year, and further details are expected as rescue and investigation efforts progress.

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