India News | Building Collapses in Delhi's Azad Market: 5 Injured, Around 7 People Still Feared to Be Trapped

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Five persons were injured after an under-construction four-storey building collapsed in the national capital area of Azad Market on Friday morning.

A search and rescue operation is underway. There are reports that around six to seven people are still trapped in the debris.

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"Rescue operation on. As per information, around 6-7 labourers are trapped. 5 injured have been referred to hospital," said Ravinder Singh, Delhi Fire Service.

"NDRF team has also reached. We are also detecting through a live detector. JCB unable to reach the spot due to narrow line," he added.

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"No casualties reported till now, several persons injured in Azad market building collapse," said Sagar Singh Kalsi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North District.

"Prima facie, the under-construction four-storey building collapsed due to overweight," the DCP said.

The fire department received a call regarding the incident after which three fire tenders were pressed into the service.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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