Dhenkanal, Oct 9: At least one person was killed and two others were injured after the portico of a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in Odisha's Dhankenal district on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Mahisapat area beside National Highway 55 when workers were constructing the roof of the portico when the structure collapsed.

It is suspected that two or three workers might be trapped under the debris and a rescue operation is underway.

Sub-collector Bibudha Garanaik said a detailed inquiry will be conducted and strong action will be taken against those found guilty.

Fire service personnel have been asked to put up high-mast lights to continue the rescue operation till the debris was cleared.

Further details are awaited.

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