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Multi-story building collapses in Delhi, police rescue at least six people

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • At least six people were rescued after a five-story building with a basement collapsed in southwest Delhi.
  • The building housed guest accommodation, and repair work was underway in the basement when it fell.
  • Authorities had not established how many people were inside, and the rescue operation remained ongoing.

At least six people were rescued after a multi-story building collapsed in southwest Delhi, according to police cited by news agency ANI.

The building, used as guest accommodation, had a basement and five upper floors. Repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed.

Officials had not immediately determined how many people were inside. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on X that all agencies were coordinating and focusing on a safe rescue.

Delhi Police had not immediately responded to a Reuters request for comment. The incident remained under development.

All agencies are working in coordination, with every effort focused on the safe rescue.

· Rekha GuptaThe Delhi chief minister described the authorities’ response in a post on X.
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