Several feared trapped in Delhi building collapse
A five-story building in the Satya Niketan area of South-West Delhi collapsed on Sunday, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the debris, according to officials from the Delhi Fire Service. Three students were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The building, which housed a boys' PG, was located near the South Campus of Delhi University.
Rescue efforts are underway, with eight fire tenders and police teams deployed to the scene. Emergency personnel reached the site to assess the number of individuals trapped and the extent of damage. The incident has left many students trapped inside, and rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has dispatched a full team to the site, expressing deep concern for the well-being of the trapped students and their families.
The exact number of rescued individuals and the cause of the collapse are still under investigation.
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