Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
A five-storey building collapsed in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area on Saturday evening, sparking fears that several people may still be trapped under the debris as rescuers race against time to reach survivors.
At least four people have been pulled out alive so far, while search operations continue amid concerns that more occupants could be buried beneath the rubble.
The collapse took place in the Saeedulajab area. The incident triggered a large-scale emergency response, with firefighters, police personnel and rescue teams rushing to the site.
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According to the Delhi Fire Service, information about the collapse was received at around 7:44 pm.
RESCUE OPERATION INTENSIFIES
As the scale of the collapse became clear, the Fire Department called for reinforcements and deployed additional manpower to the site.
Senior officers were also rushed to the location to supervise rescue efforts.
Officials said six fire service vehicles have been sent to the spot as part of the ongoing operation.
Rescue personnel are carefully removing debris and searching for signs of life, with teams working through the wreckage amid fears that several people remain trapped.
FOUR RESCUED, SEARCH CONTINUES
Emergency responders have so far rescued at least four people from the collapsed structure.
Their condition was not immediately known.
The focus of the operation remains on locating and rescuing anyone else who may be buried under the rubble.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were inside the building when it came crashing down.
PANIC IN THE AREA
The collapse triggered panic among residents, with locals gathering around the site as rescue teams began operations.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash before the multi-storey structure collapsed, sending dust and debris across the surrounding area.
Police have cordoned off the locality to facilitate rescue work and prevent onlookers from entering the danger zone.
CAUSE YET TO BE KNOWN
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the building to collapse.
The age of the structure, its occupancy status and whether any construction activity was underway at the time are yet to be established.
With rescue teams continuing to comb through the debris, officials say the priority remains saving lives and ensuring that anyone trapped is brought out safely.
Further details are awaited as the operation progresses.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
