Several trapped as under-construction warehouse collapses in E. India

NEW DELHI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Several persons were trapped under the debris after an under-construction warehouse collapsed in India's eastern state of West Bengal on Wednesday, confirmed a local government official.

The incident happened in the Taratala area of the state capital city of Kolkata.

At least 13 people were rescued from under the debris and admitted to a local hospital, as per the latest reports.

Further details were awaited.