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Under-Construction Building Collapses In Delhi, Construction Workers Feared Trapped

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: Eight construction workers have been rescued and some more are still feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed at Kashmere Gate area on Monday evening.

Local police, fire services and Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) personnel have launched an intense search and rescue operation.

“A PCR call was received regarding a building collapse at Nicholson Road, Kashmere Gate. The local police, fire service and DDMA immediately reached the spot and the rescue operation is in full swing. So far, 8 persons have been rescued, all were workers on the site. Rescue operation is on,” a Kashmere Gate police official said.

At least six more people are feared to be under the debris. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are set to join the rescue operation, as per Delhi Fire Chief Atul Garg.

OB Bureau

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