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At least six dead in Delhi building collapse as teams search for trapped people

From Khaleej Times · () English

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  • A five-storey building collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least six people, officials said.
  • Rescue teams are using heavy machinery and sniffer dogs to search for people who may remain trapped.
  • A hospital said its trauma centre received 10 victims, including five who arrived dead and one who later died.

Indian rescue teams searched the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in New Delhi on Monday, a day after the structure fell and killed at least six people, officials said.

Emergency teams feared that people might still be trapped in the debris. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, which treated victims, said its trauma centre received 10 people. “Out of the 10 patients, five were brought dead, while one patient who was in critical condition later succumbed to his injuries,” the institute said in a statement.

Out of the 10 patients, five were brought dead, while one patient who was in critical condition later succumbed to his injuries

· All India Institute of Medical SciencesThe hospital reported the condition of people taken to its trauma centre after the collapse.

Disaster agency, fire and police teams used heavy machinery and sniffer dogs to locate anyone who might remain under the rubble. The collapse occurred in the Satya Niketan area, which is home to hundreds of university students living in crowded accommodation.

Building collapses occur frequently in India, where illegal structures are common. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as “distressing”.

distressing

· Narendra ModiThe Indian prime minister's reaction to the collapse.
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