Delhi: Under-Construction Building Collapses at Nicholson Road Near Kashmiri Gate, Few Feared Trapped

Eight persons have been rescued from the site; search and rescue operation is underway, police said.

New Delhi: An under-construction building collapsed at Nicholson Road near Kashmiri Gate in New Delhi on Monday, reports news agency ANI. Eight workers were rescued and several others are still feared trapped, police said. The fire department said it received information about the incident at 5.24 pm, following which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) Sagar Singh Kalsi said, “Information was received regarding a building collapse at Nicholson Road, Kashmere Gate. Police, fire service and Delhi Disaster Management Authority personnel immediately reached the spot and the rescue operation is underway.” So far, eight workers at the site have been rescued, he said.

Giving further details, Rajesh Goyal, Deputy Commissioner, MCD said, “The incident took place around 5 pm. No casualty has been reported so far. A team of NDRF has also reached the spot. Rescue work is being carried on.”

(With inputs from agency)