Friday, 27 June 2014

Building collapses in North Delhi, many feared trapped - Indian Express

Debarjun Saha | 22:39 |

Summary

While around 10 people have been rescued from the debris, some other persons are believed to be trapped under the debris.

A four-storey building collapsed in Inderlok area in North Delhi this morning and some persons are feared to be trapped under the rubble.

No casualties have been reported so far.

While around 10 people have been rescued from the debris, some other persons are believed to be trapped under the debris.

"The building was around 50 year old and a number of families lived there. 8 to 10 people have been rescued from the debris so far. Search and rescue operations are on.Some more may be trapped in the rubble  although the number cannot be ascertained as of now," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Madhur Verma.

According to fire officials, they got a call around 9 AM about a building collapsing at Tulsi Nagar in Inderlok following which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot for the rescue operations.

The incident took place in a congested locality and seems to have been caused by construction work on an adjacent plot, a fire official said.

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