India, Feb. 7 -- One person died and nearly 15 others are feared trapped under the debris of a three-storey restaurant that collapsed in Rajasthan's Kota on Saturday night, an official said.

"The incident took place at around 9 pm on Saturday when nearly 15 people, including some staff and customers of the restaurant were inside. The total number of people who have been trapped is yet not confirmed. But, eight of them were pulled into a serious condition and were rushed to the hospital while one of them died on the way," state education minister Madan Dilawar, who was present at the spot, confirmed.

The deceased is nearly 20-year-old and a native of West Bengal, said Dr Narendra Nagar, CMHO of Kota district hospital. Identity of the vic...