The incident occurred in Bengaluru at around 11:30 AM local time (6:00 AM GMT).
According to the International Business Times, the destroyed water tank was under construction when it collapsed. The emergency services of the Indian tech city have arrived at the scene and rescue operation is currently underway.
#BIGNEWS: Under-construction water tank collapses in Jogappa layout, #Bengaluru. 4 people suspected to be trapped under debris, rescue efforts underway. pic.twitter.com/OgN4pIn4GY
— NEWS9 (@NEWS9TWEETS) June 17, 2019
At the moment, there is no information about the cause of the deadly collapse.
Bengaluru: An under-construction water tank centering of a sewage treatment plant being constructed by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board collapses. Rescue operations underway. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/uXia2LadUH
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2019