According to Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan, the cause of the collapse is believed to be a violent explosion that occurred at around 12:30 am local time. Further investigations are ongoing.
Girl Saketi Anjali (15) died on the spot after getting trapped under the debris of the building. The other two dead bodies were recovered from the debris and are yet to be identified.
No casualties have been reported after a building in the Bhajanpura area of the national capital collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, the fire director said.