A five-storey residential building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, with at least five individuals shifted to the trauma centre at AIIMS. According to locals, between 30 to 50 students could be trapped under the debris.
On Sunday, a five-storey residential building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area reportedly collapsed. The incident was confirmed by ANI, who quoted Balraj Singh, the nodal officer for central accident and trauma services, stating that at least five individuals were shifted to the trauma centre at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. However, no updates on their condition have been provided yet.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Amit Goel, the police received a call about the incident at 1.34 pm, near the Nanakpura Gurdwara. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed for rescue and relief operations. At least eight fire vehicles have also been pressed into service, along with earth excavators to remove debris.
The police identified the building as a hostel owned by Azad Bansal, and indicated that local inquiries suggest the structure is at least 40 to 50 years old, consisting of a basement and five upper floors. Repair work was reportedly being carried out in the basement when the building collapsed.
Locals claimed that between 30 to 50 students could be trapped under the debris. According to The Indian Express, rescue personnel are carrying out search operations with the help of local residents.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered the evacuation of the adjacent building as a precautionary measure. She emphasized that every effort is being made to safely rescue those trapped and provide immediate assistance to affected families.
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