A multi-storey building in Jharkhand's Deoghar city collapsed, with six to seven people feared trapped in the debris, District Magistrate Vishal Sagar confirmed on Sunday.
Two children have been rescued as personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local fire and health departments are currently engaged in rescue operations.
Godda MP Nishikant Dubey, Deoghar Superintendent of Police, and Deoghar Deputy Commissioner are present at the spot, coordinating relief and rescue operations.
MP Dubey said, "A three-storey house collapsed on Bambam Jha Path in Deoghar today around 6 am. Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately sent a team. Since morning, I myself am present at the site of the incident along with senior BJP leaders and local people. Local people have rescued 3 people so far and NDRF has rescued 1 woman. Rescue operations are underway, Deoghar AIIMS has arranged treatment facilities for the injured".