At least 20 people were crushed to death and several more trapped when an old building collapsed in India's financial capital, police said on Thursday, as rescuers used bulldozers and even bare hands to clear the debris. The seven-storey building in a crowded northern suburb of Mumbai collapsed late on Wednesday, but rescue workers began pulling out most bodies only early on Thursday.Police were unsure of how many people lived in the building, but said 25-40 people could still be trapped.
"We got calls from some people trapped under the debris, asking for help," said police officer Shivaji Bodke.
About 15 people had been removed alive, several with serious injuries. Scores of anxious relatives and friends crowded the area where the building went down.
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