Delhi building collapse: 1 dead, 3 rescued in critical condition; 'deeply concerned', says CM

15: 49 (IST) Sep 06.

Key points

• Delhi Building Collapse Live: Building collapses in south Delhi's Satya Niketan; 3 rescued individuals critical.
• The area, located close to Delhi University's South Campus, has a number of buildings that mainly house student PGs, hostels and eateries.
• Local police personnel, Delhi Fire Services, CAT ambulances and other emergency services were rushed to the spot.
• A five-storey building housing a boys' PG collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, trapping a number of residents under the rubble, authorities remarked.
• This person were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre and are stated to be in critical condition, office-holders noted.

Meanwhile, a five-storey building housing a boys' PG collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, trapping a number of residents under the rubble, authorities remarked.

Rescue teams have so far rescued three individuals. This person were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre and are stated to be in critical condition, office-holders noted. Afterwards, BJP MLA Anil Sharma stated teams were in contact with individuals still trapped inside and expressed hope that everyone would be safe.

Notably, a PCR call was received at the South Campus police station at 1.34 pm regarding the collapse of a building near Nanakpura Gurdwara, police remarked in an official note.

For context, the area, located close to Delhi University's South Campus, has a number of buildings that mainly house student PGs, hostels and eateries.

Local police personnel, Delhi Fire Services, CAT ambulances and other emergency services were rushed to the spot. An NDRF team has additionally reached the site and rescue and relief operations are underway.

"The exact number of persons trapped/injured is not known at present. Two individuals have been rescued so far. Further details will be shared as and when confirmed, " police remarked in an official note.

According to authorities, the collapsed building was known as 'Hostel Daze'. Police sources remarked construction work was reportedly underway in the basement before the collapse.

While witnesses estimated that more than 15 individuals could be trapped under the debris, office-holders have not confirmed the figure.

Locals and eyewitnesses additionally joined the rescue operation, using their hands and available tools to clear the debris and search for residents trapped underneath.

As numerous students from nearby areas had returned home, an eyewitness remarked the situation could have been much worse had the incident occurred on a working day. "Very few were here, " he remarked.

Eight fire tenders and multiple rescue teams from various departments were deployed at the site, authorities stated.

Police have advised locals and onlookers to stay away from the area, saying the presence of bystanders is hampering rescue operations. Police and paramilitary personnel have additionally been deployed to ensure ambulances can move freely.

BJP MLA Anil Sharma reached the spot and remarked residents were still trapped inside the building.

"We are even getting calls from those who are trapped inside. Teams are continuously in touch with those who are trapped inside; we pray to god that all individuals are safe, " he stated.

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