A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar, the accident happened at 9:50 am, 2 dead, search for people buried under the debris continues, NDRF took charge.
A major accident took place in Chawri Bazaar of Delhi on Thursday morning. A portion of a three-storey building under construction in Gali Sitara, Sheesh Mahal, opposite Chawri Bazar metro station in Chandni Chowk area, suddenly collapsed. So far two people have died in the accident, while one person has been injured. 15 people are feared buried under the debris. There was chaos in the area after the incident. As soon as the information was received, six fire brigade vehicles and NDRF team reached the spot. At present relief and rescue operations are going on.
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Search for people buried under debris
According to the fire department, information about the building collapse was received at around 9.50 am on Thursday morning. After this, fire brigade teams immediately reached the spot and started rescue operations. NDRF team also got involved in the rescue operation. A body has been recovered from the debris. Delhi Police has confirmed the death of two people in the accident. An injured person has been taken to the hospital. It is feared that some other people may also be trapped under the debris.
Sixth major accident in Delhi this year
This is said to be the sixth major accident of building collapse in Delhi this year. Earlier, incidents of building collapse were also reported in Saket, Rohini, Karol Bagh, Satya Niketan and Seemapuri. A total of 21 people have lost their lives in these five accidents.
After the accident, Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj raised questions on the functioning of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation (MCD). Expressing fear that many people may be trapped under the debris, he stressed the need for safety check and audit of the buildings. At present, the priority of the administration is to safely rescue the people trapped under the debris.