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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Several feared trapped after five-storey building collapses in south Delhi

New Delhi, Several people are feared to be trapped under debris after a five-storey building collapsed near Saket metro station in south Delhi on Saturday evening, officials said.

The entire multi-storey building collapsed, flattening into a massive mound of rubble, according to officials at the site.

According to police sources, the building had a coaching institute on the ground floor and construction work was underway on upper floors. It is suspected that those trapped maybe students.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call regarding the building collapse at 7.44 pm. The incident took place on Western Marg in Saidulajab near Saket Metro station.

Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

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