20 dead, more trapped in rubble in 2 India building collapses

20 dead, more trapped in rubble in 2 India building collapses
By Shelby Lin Erdman, CNN

(CNN) -- The death toll in two building collapses in different cities in India climbed to at least 20, with more victims trapped in the rubble, Indian officials said Sunday.

A crumbling and run-down four-story building in New Delhi collapsed Saturday morning. "Ten people, including five children and three women, died," Deputy Commissioner of Police Madhur Verma said. Two others were also injured, he added.

The building was around 50 years old and housed several families. Rescue efforts were hampered by cranes in the area. Officials suspect construction work at an adjoining building could be to blame.

Another building collapsed Saturday in Tamil Nadu state.

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-- CNN 2014-06-30