Rescue Operations Underway After Building Collapse in Mehrauli, Delhi
Multi-storey building collapses in Mehrauli area of Delhi, several feared trapped
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A five-storey building collapsed in Mehrauli, South Delhi, on Saturday evening, trapping several individuals beneath the rubble. Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force, are conducting rescue operations amid concerns that students may be among those trapped.
- 01The building collapsed around 7:44 PM near the Mehrauli police station, reducing it to rubble.
- 02The ground floor housed a coaching institute, and construction was ongoing on the upper floors.
- 03Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed that all available resources have been mobilized for rescue efforts.
- 04Eyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes, with at least three men rescued and concerns for others still trapped.
- 05Rescue teams from multiple agencies, including the Delhi Fire Services and Delhi Police, are involved in the search.
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A five-storey building in Saidulajab, near the Saket Metro station in South Delhi, collapsed at approximately 7:44 PM on Saturday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. The structure, which housed a coaching institute on its ground floor, crumbled while construction was ongoing on the upper levels. Authorities have indicated that several individuals, potentially students, may be trapped under the debris, although the exact number remains unknown. Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos, with at least three individuals already rescued. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that all necessary resources have been mobilized for the rescue efforts. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, and other emergency services are actively searching for survivors. The situation is being closely monitored, with a focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens involved.
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The building collapse has raised serious concerns about safety regulations and construction practices in the area.
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