‘Most students would be inside’: Locals after boys’ PG collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan
Locals and witnesses also joined the rescue operation, using their hands and whatever equipment was available to clear the debris.
Delhi's Satya Niketan area witnessed a tragic building collapse on Sunday afternoon, leaving several students trapped inside. The Delhi Fire Services received a call about the collapse around 1:33pm, and rescue teams arrived at the scene by 1:50pm. Multiple rescue units were deployed, including Search and Rescue, Breathing Apparatus, and Water Bowser teams.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed deep concern and informed the public that over 20 students were feared trapped. Adjacent buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure, and all rescue efforts were coordinated by various agencies. Witnesses reported hearing a loud sound prior to the collapse, with several bodies and at least four children rescued.
The building, a five-story boys' paying guest accommodation named Hostel Daze, was under construction for a basement renovation when the tragedy occurred. Rescue operations continued, with injuries among the trapped students reported.
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