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Rescue Operations Underway After Building Collapse in Mehrauli, Delhi
Delhi building collapse: 9 rescued in Mehrauli, 6 feared trapped
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A five-storey building collapsed in Mehrauli, South Delhi, leading to the rescue of nine individuals while six others are feared trapped. Rescue operations involve multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), as efforts continue to locate the missing.
- 01Nine people have been rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building in Mehrauli.
- 02Six individuals are still feared trapped under the debris, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
- 03The building, described as old, collapsed onto a structure housing a canteen for medical students.
- 04Rescue operations are being conducted by the NDRF, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Fire Services, and Delhi police.
- 05Witnesses reported that some individuals remain unaccounted for, with family members expressing concern for their safety.
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A five-storey building collapsed in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, resulting in the rescue of nine people, while six others are feared trapped under the debris. The incident occurred on Saturday night, prompting a swift response from local authorities and emergency services. South Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Anant Mittal confirmed the involvement of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Fire Services, and police in the rescue operation. Eyewitnesses reported that the collapsed structure housed a canteen for medical students, raising concerns about the individuals who might be trapped inside. As of now, no casualties have been reported, and rescue teams are using heavy machinery to clear the debris in hopes of locating any survivors. The operation continues as families await news of their loved ones.
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The building collapse has raised safety concerns in the area and affected the local community, particularly families of those trapped.
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