Building Collapses Near Chawri Bazaar Metro Station, Rescue Teams Rushed To Spot
\n\nNew Delhi: A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar area on Thursday morning, killing at least two people, while several others are feared trapped under the debris.
\n\nThe incident was reported at around 9:50 am from Gali Sitara, near Chawri Bazaar Metro station, according to preliminary information.
\n\nAt least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, have been rushed to the spot. Rescue operations are underway as teams search for people who may be trapped inside the collapsed structure.
\n\nAn eye-witness Mohd Nayeem said, "This happened around 9:00 or 9:30. We were asleep when we heard a crashing sound. We all got up and rushed outside. We thought our own house was collapsing. When we checked, we realized it was the house being built next door. Three or four lintels had already been cast, and they all collapsed at once. One of the injured laborers said there were about three or four people there. We saw a body being taken out. This building was under construction for the last 3-4 months…"
\n\nAAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj raised serious questions after the incident and criticised…
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