A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar area on Thursday morning, triggering an emergency rescue operationSeveral people are feared trapped under the debris.
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A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar area on Thursday morning, leaving several people feared trapped under the debrisAccording to PTI, the incident was reported at around 9:50 am from Gali Sitara, near Chawri Bazaar Metro station.
Following the collapse, emergency teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation to search for people who may be trapped beneath the rubbleOfficials said at least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, had been sent to the location.
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Senior fire department officers are also present at the site and are supervising the rescue efforts.
The rescue teams are searching through the debris to find anyone who may have been trapped inside the building when it collapsed.
STORY | Several feared trapped after three-storey building collapses in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar
A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar on Thursday, with several people feared trapped under the debris, officials said.
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The exact number of people trapped or injured in the incident has not yet been confirmedOfficials are expected to provide more information as the rescue operation progresses.
The cause of the collapse is also not immediately knownFurther details about the building, including its condition and the circumstances leading to the accident, are awaited.
Chawri Bazaar is one of Old Delhi’s busy commercial areas, known for its crowded markets and narrow lanesThe presence of emergency vehicles and rescue teams at the site could also affect movement in the surrounding area.
