Delhi: Shocking! 2 children dead after building collapsed in Ashok Vihar; several feared trapped under the debris
A shocking incident took place in Delhi's Bharat Nagar where a four-storey building collapsed today in Sawan Park in Ashok Vihar. Two children have lost their lives in building collapsed and 8 people have been rescued out of the total, 3 were in critical condition.
#UPDATE: Ashok Vihar building collapse: 2 children killed, total 8 people rescued out of which 3 are in critical condition; Search and rescue operation underway #Delhi https://t.co/N76jCQPG4k
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2018
Reportedly, at least 30 people are feared trapped under the debris.
The incident was took place at around 9:25 am and six fire tenders were rushed to the spot near Sawan Park, an officer was quoted as saying by PTI. Also, two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, at the building collapse site.
Reportedly, nine people have been injured and were rushed to the hospital, said the Delhi Fire Service.
More details awaited.
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First published: 26 September 2018, 12:25 IST