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Building collapse in Kolkata kills one and traps 19

An old building collapsed in Kolkata, killing one woman and leaving 19 people trapped inside.

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Rescue operations and possible further structural failures pose an immediate risk to the wider local population.

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  1. Old building in Kolkata collapses; one woman killed, 19 still trapped inside ↗orissapost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC

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