Three killed after under-construction water tank collapses in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Three workers were killed and over 20 injured after the centering of an under construction water tank, which was part of a Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) water treatment plant, collapsed at Jogappa layout in Amruthalli on Monday.

As per the sources, the labourers were working on the centering inside the 40-feet tank when the centering material collapsed.

Police and fire and emergency service teams rushed to the spot and rescued around 20 labourers.

Efforts are on to rescue many more who are trapped. Senior police officials are supervising the rescue operation.

More details awaited…