Jagran Correspondent, Outer Delhi | A five-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Delhi's Rohini amid heavy rain in the national capital, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service. According to a Delhi Fire Service official, some people are feared trapped under the debris. One person died, while 6-7 people were reportedly trapped under the debris.
Five To Ten People Feared Trapped
According to the fire department, 2 persons have been rescued from the debris and taken to the hospital, while it is feared that more people may be trapped under the rubble. The number is estimated to be 6 to , although this has not yet been officially confirmed. However, the administration is continuously monitoring the situation, and relief and rescue operations are ongoing.
It is reported that the accident occurred due to rain, and construction work was underway on a three-story building. Police and fire department personnel are currently on the scene. As a precaution, the police have evacuated homes within a 50-meter radius.
The fire department dispatched four rescue teams to the scene to assist with the operation.
Teams have already launched a rescue operation, said the officials, adding that the incident was reported at 4.20 pm near an MCD school in the Rohini Sector-16 area.
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The building was an under-construction structure. It is located behind Pocket G-5 MCD School in Sector 16, Rohini. Five fire engines, along with police, arrived at the scene. Rescue and relief operations were underway.
Police Say Several People Have Been Trapped
Police said they received reports of some people trapped in the building, and rescue teams are working tirelessly. "The number of casualties is currently unknown," they added.
A large crowd gathered at the scene following the incident. It is reported that the accident occurred due to rain, and construction work was underway at the building.
Plumber's Negligence Proved Costly
The exact cause of the collapse of the under-construction building is currently unclear. However, the MCD's preliminary report after the incident suggests that the building may have been weakened due to the cutting of pillars during plumbing work. According to MCD sources, plumbing work was underway at the time of the accident, and drilling or cutting of structural parts such as columns and beams was likely involved.