Several people are feared trapped in the debris of a house that collapsed in central Delhi's Bapa Nagar on Wednesday morning, September 18. Eight persons have been rescued so far. According to an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call reporting the collapse was received at 9.11 am, following which five fire tenders were sent to the spot.
"At around 9 AM, information of a building collapse was received at Prasad Nagar Police Station from the area of Bapa Nagar. An old building of approximately 25 square yards area has collapsed. So far, 8 persons have been rescued and sent to the hospital. It is feared that some more may be trapped. Local police, NDRF, Delhi Fire Services and other agencies are carrying out rescue operations. No death has been confirmed yet. Legal action will be taken once the rescue operation is over," said DCP Central M Harsh Vardhan.
Visuals From Collapse Site
The official said that a few occupants of the building are feared trapped. Rescue teams, including personnel from Delhi Police, have arrived at the scene, and the rescue operation is currently underway.