2 Dead, 6 Feared Trapped As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar

Two killed, several feared trapped after a three-storey under construction building collapsed in Delhi's Old City area of Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning, officials said. The incident was reported at around 9.50 am from Gali Sitara, located close to the Chawri Bazaar Metro station.

Emergency teams rushed to the spot following the collapse. However, the rescue operation has been hindered due to the congested space. The exact number of people trapped or injured in the incident has not yet been confirmed.

At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, have been deployed to the location, officials said. Senior fire department officers are also supervising the operation as rescue personnel work to locate people who may be buried under the debris.

The response teams are focusing on clearing the rubble and assessing the situation at the site. An eyewitness said, "The building collapsed at around 9:35 am. I heard a very loud noise. I was outside and rushed to the spot, where I saw that the entire building had collapsed.

Two people have been rescued so far. One was seriously injured and had suffered heavy bleeding, Both were male.""However, I cannot confirm the condition of the second person. Five to six workers are still believed to be trapped inside.

Construction had been underway for the past three months, and the third floor had been completed. However, work had been stopped two days ago after the third floor was completed," he said. The collapse took place in Gali Sitara, a busy locality near the Chawri Bazaar Metro station in Old Delhi.

Further information about the circumstances leading to the collapse, the number of people affected and possible casualties is awaited. Authorities are yet to provide an official update on the rescue operation Bharathi SP is a journalist and Associate Producer at ABP Live English, chasing breaking news and digging up untold stories, mostly from South India.

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