HighLights
  1. Under-construction building collapsed in Ghaziabad's Modinagar.
  2. Several feared trapped; five people rescued and hospitalized.
  3. Police, fire, NDRF teams conducting extensive rescue operations.

Jagran Correspondent, Ghaziabad | A portion of an under-construction building in Sikri Khurd village, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, collapsed on Saturday, prompting local authorities to launch a relief operation. Five to eight people were feared trapped under the debris.

Upon receiving information about the incident, local police and fire brigade teams arrived at the scene.

Police and fire teams started rescue operations. An NDRF team has also arrived at the scene. Five people have been rescued so far and have been hospitalised for treatment. There are no reports of any casualties.

5-8 Workers Are Feared Trapped: DCP

Speaking to news agency, ANI, DCP Surendra Nath Tiwari said an accident occurred while laying a lintel in Sikri village of Modinagar and around 5–8 workers are feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway, he added. 

More details are awaited.

(With Inputs from Vikas Verma)


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