16 dead in Indian building collapse

A total of 16 people, 7 men and 9 women have been reported dead and 78 people have been rescued from the collapsed building in the western Indian town of Mahad.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was saddened by the incident, and prayed the injured recovered soon.

"Saddened by the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra.

My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones.

I pray the injured recover soon.

Local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy, providing all possible assistance," said the statement released by the Prime Minister's Office.