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5-storey building collapses in south Delhi’s Mehrauli; several feared trapped | Delhi News


5-storey building collapses in south Delhi’s Mehrauli; several feared trapped

NEW DELHI: Several people are feared trapped under the debris after a five-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi on Saturday eveningThe building, located on Western Marg in Saidulajab, collapsed entirely, leaving behind a massive mound of rubble, said officials according to news agency PTI. Police sources said a coaching institute operated on the ground floor of the structure, while construction work was underway on the upper floors. Authorities suspect that some of those trapped may be students. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received information about the collapse at 7.44 pm. Following the alert, seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot and rescue operations were launched. Visuals from the area showed heaps of concrete, twisted metal rods and broken pillars scattered across the site, with the multi-storey structure reduced to debris. Residents and local shopkeepers rushed to the scene carrying flashlights and mobile phones, attempting to assess the extent of the damage and determine whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble. Fire department personnel, police teams and local residents joined the search and rescue efforts. The narrow lanes of the densely populated neighbourhood witnessed chaotic scenes as people tried to clear the way for emergency vehicles and rescue workers. Many residents used the flashlights on their mobile phones to assist in the operation. No major damage to neighbouring buildings was immediately reported. Officials have not yet confirmed the number of people trapped in the collapse. Rescue operations were continuing at the time of filing this report, and further details are awaited.



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