Gwalior, July 30 -- Two persons were killed after a portion of a house collapsed in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior due to heavy rain, officials said on Wednesday.

The deceased have been identified as cousins Ritesh and Radha. "A part of the house collapsed due to heavy rain, resulting in the death of two cousins," CSP Kiran Ahirwar told ANI.

A neighbour said the two were standing on the balcony when the structure gave way, burying them under the debris.

"The incident happened around 5:30 pm yesterday. The injured were taken to the hospital, where they were declared dead. The District Magistrate and administration officials reached the spot and were requested to clear the debris," the neighbour said.

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