Building collapses near Saket metro station; 8 persons rescued, several feared trapped
A multi-storeyed building collapsed near Saket metro station, leading to a significant rescue operation. Eight individuals were rescued, while several others are feared trapped under the debris. Emergency services, including the police and National Disaster Response Force, are on-site to assist with the situation.
- ▪The building had ground plus three upper floors, with the third floor under construction.
- ▪Residents managed to rescue three individuals before the fire services arrived.
- ▪The collapse occurred near a canteen where children were reportedly having dinner.
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At least eight persons were rescued after a multi-storeyed building collapsed in Saket on Saturday evening.The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials received a call at 7.45 p.m. Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot, officials said. The residents had already rescued three persons before the arrival of the DFS team.“The building, located at Saidulajab near Saket metro station, had ground plus three upper floors. The third floor was under construction. It is not clear whether the building was privately owned or a government building,” a DFS official said.According to DFS, the building fell on an adjacent tin shed canteen where a few children were having dinner and were reportedly trapped under the debris.The police, District Disaster Management Authority, National Disaster Response Force,…
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