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Over the last 10 years, incidents like building collapse and fires have become quite common in Bhiwandi. Located just 40 km from Mumbai, it is one of the country’s largest logistics hubs. In the vortex of administrative neglect, illegal structures and sheer disregard for safety norms, Bhiwandi's unnamed, faceless and uncounted warehouse workers end up paying the price for this negligence.

The two storied building in Bhiwandi area of Thane district collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping several people under the debris.

Rescue and relief operations have been initiated at the site in Valpada area of Mankoli as several people are feared trapped in the debris, said Avinash Sawant, the chief of the regional disaster management cell.