New Delhi building collapse kills 2, injures 7 during basement repairs
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A multi-storey building collapsed in New Delhi's Satya Niketan area at around 13:30 local time on Saturday, killing two people and injuring seven. The collapse occurred while repair work was being carried out in the basement, according to police. Search and rescue operations are ongoing amid fears that more people may be trapped under the rubble.
Key Facts
- The collapse occurred at 13:30 local time in the Satya Niketan area of New Delhi.
- Two people were killed and seven injured, according to initial reports.
- Repair work was being carried out in the building's basement at the time of the collapse.
- India's National Disaster Response Force joined search and rescue operations at the site.
Collapse Details
The building collapsed at approximately 13:30 local time in the Satya Niketan area of New Delhi. Police said the cause of the collapse had not yet been determined. Officials stated that repair work was being carried out in the basement when the collapse occurred.
Casualties and Rescue
Initial reports confirmed two people were killed and seven others were injured. The injured were taken to hospital after receiving first aid from medical teams. Search and rescue operations continued at the site due to the possibility of more people trapped under the debris. Teams from India's National Disaster Response Force joined the search efforts in the rubble.
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