A major accident occurred in the Harsh Vihar area of Delhi where an under-construction building suddenly collapsed, triggering immediate panic among residents and authorities. Emergency response teams rushed to the site upon receiving word of the disaster, with four fire tenders and local police personnel currently deployed at the location.
Details of the Collapse
According to initial reports, construction work was underway to add an extra floor on top of an older structure when both roofs suddenly gave way. The fire department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 6:40, prompting an immediate dispatch of rescue personnel to the accident site.
Official Statement and Rescue Coordination
Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba addressed the media regarding the accident, stating that authorities received a distress call in the afternoon about a collapsed building. He explained that the site was originally a single-story old structure where an additional floor was being constructed. The official noted that the surrounding area is densely packed, making it challenging to immediately pinpoint the exact structure that failed.
Joint Efforts by Rescue Teams
Search and rescue operations have been scaled up with the arrival of National Disaster Response Force teams at the scene. Local police forces, fire brigade personnel, and civil defense volunteers are working alongside disaster response specialists, while local residents are also pitching in to help clear the rubble.
Current Status of Operations
Lamba confirmed that the NDRF has deployed its specialized dog squad and other necessary equipment to aid the search effort. No individuals have been successfully rescued from the site as of yet. While authorities suspect that people might be trapped underneath the fallen material, no definitive confirmation regarding casualties or trapped victims has been established so far as operations proceed.
