NEW DELHI: At least seven students were killed after a five-storey private hostel building collapsed in the Indian capital, while dozens of people are feared trapped beneath the rubble.
According to Indian authorities, rescue operations are underway in southern Delhi. Rescue teams have so far pulled 11 people from the debris, while officials estimate that between 30 and 50 students may still be trapped.
Initial reports indicate that water had accumulated in the building’s basement, where repair work was reportedly underway when the structure collapsed. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the building failure.
CCTV footage circulating on social media appears to show the building suddenly collapsing, prompting people nearby to run towards safer areas.
Rescue teams are using heavy machinery to remove debris and search for survivors. Emergency personnel continue to work at the site as authorities assess the situation and attempt to determine how many people remain trapped.
The death toll and number of people rescued could change as rescue operations continue.