Four killed in Mumbai apartment fire

    At least four people have died in a fire at an apartment building in Mumbai.

    16 others were injured when the blaze broke out on the 12th floor of the Crystal Tower building in the Parel neighbourhood. They are believed to have suffered smoke inhalation.

    The deceased include one woman, identified as 62-year-old Subhadha Shelke, and three men. 

    Reports say the building’s fire-fighting system was not in working order.

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