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Seemapuri Building Front Collapses, Rescue Operation Begins
Part of a building fell down in Seemapuri, in northeast Delhi, on Wednesday.
Officials think a few people may be under the rubble.
The Delhi Fire Service got a call at 3:30 p.m.
Fire trucks went to the area.
Rescue workers began searching for anyone who might be trapped.
Officials had not shared more details yet.
The front portion of a building collapsed in Seemapuri, northeast Delhi, on Wednesday.
An officer said a few people were suspected to be trapped.
The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the collapse at 3:30 p.m.
Fire tenders were sent to the scene.
A search and rescue operation was ongoing, with further details awaited.
- Who
- Delhi Fire Service responders; a few people were suspected to be trapped.
- What
- The front portion of a building collapsed, prompting a search and rescue operation.
- Where
- Seemapuri, northeast Delhi.
- When
- Wednesday; the fire service received a call at 3:30 p.m.
- Why
Key facts
- Incident
- Front portion of a building collapsed
- Location
- Seemapuri, northeast Delhi
- Day
- Wednesday
- Call received
- 3:30 p.m.
- Response
- Fire tenders were dispatched
- Rescue status
- Search and rescue operation ongoing
- Possible casualties
- A few people were suspected to be trapped; confirmed details were not available
Quotes
Delhi Fire Service officer
An officer with the Delhi Fire Service who provided information about the response.
“Search and rescue operation is ongoing.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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