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Basement water may have contributed to New Delhi building collapse

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said basement water accumulation and ongoing repairs may have contributed to the collapse of a five-story building in southern New Delhi.
  • At least six people died and others were injured, while rescuers continued searching the rubble for survivors.

Water in the basement and ongoing repair work may have contributed to the collapse of an old five-story building in southern New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told reporters, according to Reuters.

“It is certain that there was water in the building’s basement, and because of the accumulation of water as well as ongoing repair work, the old building collapsed,” Gupta said.

At least six people died and several others were injured. Rescue workers continued searching the rubble for anyone who might still be trapped. The building stood near several educational institutions.

It is certain that there was water in the building’s basement, and because of the accumulation of water as well as ongoing repair work, the old building collapsed.

· Rekha GuptaDelhi’s chief minister described factors that may have contributed to the building collapse.
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