DHAKA: Three people died and over 35 were feared trapped when two buildings collapsed in the Altadre area of Vadodara in Gujarat.

The buildings were constructed by the Vadodara Urban Development Authority or VUDA and had three storeys.

Rescue operations have begun and Chief Minister Narendra Modi tweeted to say that one of his ministers was on his way to the site.

"Heard about the collapse of 2 buildings in Vadodara. Rescue operations have begun. My minister colleague Nitinbhai is on his way there," he wrote.

Source: NDTV
BDST: 0839 HRS, AUG 28, 2013
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