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Building collapse in New Delhi claims multiple lives
At least three people have died in the collapse of a residential building in New Delhi, and dozens of students might be trapped under the rubble.
In the Indian capital New Delhi, a multi-story residential building has collapsed, with reports from various media indicating that at least three people have lost their lives. Rescue workers are currently actively searching for potential survivors trapped under the debris.
Several Indian news sources, including The Hindu, NDTV, and WION, have confirmed the presence of fatalities in the incident. Local authorities have also verified that there is at least one confirmed death and two additional victims in critical condition.
The collapsed building was a student housing complex. There are concerns that dozens of students may be trapped under the rubble, increasing the urgency of the rescue operations.
Rescue workers continue to search for children and adults, while the situation appears to be developing. It remains unclear how many people were actually inside the building at the time of the collapse.
The exact moment of the collapse remains unknown; no official statements have been made regarding the cause. The incident has led to an increased presence of emergency services at the scene.