There are fears that a large number of people may have lost their lives after a partially built structure collapsed in India, trapping vehicles and pedestrians in the rubble.
Army troops have been deployed to the affected area in the city of Kolkata, in the eastern region of the country .
At least 8 people have been confirmed dead so far, but the death toll is expected to rise sharply.
India’s building trade has frequently come under the spotlight in the past due to poor standards and lack of proper safety inspections.