House Collapses in Delhi's Harsh Vihar; NDRF, Fire Brigade and Police Launch Rescue Operation in Milan Garden

A building collapsed in Milan Garden, Harsh Vihar, in Delhi on Sunday evening, ANI reported, prompting the Delhi Fire Services to dispatch five fire tenders. Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba said the structure was originally an old, single-storey building with an additional floor under construction, and that no one had been rescued at the time of his statement, with any trapping of people under the debris not confirmed.

Awaaz Punjab Investigations Desk25 October 20263 min readRead in all 3 languages

New Delhi: A building collapsed in Milan Garden, Harsh Vihar, Delhi, on Sunday evening, prompting the Delhi Fire Services to dispatch five fire tenders to the spot, ANI reported. The Delhi Fire Services received a call regarding the incident at 6:46 p.m. Rescue operations are underway, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local police, fire brigade and Civil Defence working to clear the debris.

Source: ANI, via Daily Prabhat

Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba said the building was originally an old, single-storey structure, with an additional floor being constructed on top of it. "The area is completely enclosed, making it difficult to even identify exactly which building collapsed," he said, explaining the challenges faced by the rescue teams.

Source: ANI, via Daily Prabhat

6:46 p.m.When Delhi Fire Services received the collapse call on Sunday

5Fire tenders dispatched to the spot

1 + 1Old single-storey structure, with one additional floor under construction

Lamba said multiple agencies had reached the spot and were working together, and that residents were also helping clear debris from the sides. "The NDRF has arrived, bringing their dog squad and other resources," he said. NewsX, covering the rescue live, also reported five fire tenders at the spot and rescue operations continuing, with the Additional DCP explaining the difficulties at the site.

Source: NewsX

At the time of the officer's statement, no one had been rescued. "There is a possibility of people being trapped underneath, but nothing is confirmed at this stage," Lamba said, according to ANI. Readers should treat any casualty or trapped-person figures circulating elsewhere as unconfirmed until the rescue agencies issue a verified update.

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