Chandigarh, July 5 -- Two people died, and three others were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area, Phase II, on Saturday evening, according to officials.

The building collapsed in the evening, trapping around five people under the debris. Rescue teams launched an operation that lasted nearly five-and-a-half hours to evacuate those trapped.

Three people were rescued safely from the rubble, while two others succumbed to their injuries.

Hospital authorities at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, confirmed that the two victims were brought dead to the hospital.

The incident occurred at Plot No. 28/9 near Hotel The Fern. Police, administrative officials, fire brigade perso...