Delhi News | 2 Dead, Many Feared Trapped As 3-Storey Building Collapses In Delhi's Chawri Bazaar

Two people died after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning. One more person is reported to be injured while several others are feared trapped. Assistant Engineer Mohammad Nadeem and Junior Engineer Aman Dalal have been suspended in connection with the case. According to preliminary information, the incident was reported at 9:50 am from Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazaar Metro station. At least six fire units, including water trucks and rescue vehicles, have been rushed to the spot. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are carrying out rescue operations at the site. The visuals from the ground show a part of the building lying on the ground with debris accumulated in a narrow lane, between adjacent vertical buildings. Historically narrow lanes of Old Delhi with vehicles parked on both sides, have posed a challenge for rescuers. One of the videos from the ground shows residents removing their vehicles from the affected lane and making way for an ambulance. Rescuers have to walk metres to reach the incident spot and pull people out of the debris.