Two JCB operators die in building collapse

Two JCB operators died while another named Shankar was rescued and is currentlyu00a0 recuperating in hospital.

The JCB operators had gone to demolish a ground-plus-three buildng that was declared illegal by the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC). Soon after they started the demolition, a portion of the building collapsed around 11 amu00a0 on Monday, MBMC officials said.

The three operators were removed from the debris and rushed to a nearby hospital.

There was only one family living in the building but had left few days back.

Builder Rajan Taklya is absconding.