NEW DELHI, Nov 5: A three storey building under construction collapsed in the Chawri Bazaar area of Old Delhi on Thursday morning, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the rubble, officials said.
The collapse was reported at around 9.50 am in Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazaar Metro station, triggering an emergency response from the fire department.
At least six fire service units, including water tenders and specialised rescue vehicles, were immediately dispatched to the location to carry out search and rescue operations.
Senior officials have also reached the site and are supervising the ongoing operation. Rescue personnel are working to clear the debris and locate anyone who may be trapped inside the collapsed structure.
The incident prompted an emergency response in the busy market locality, while further details regarding possible casualties and the cause of the collapse are awaited.