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Four-Storey Building Collapses in Delhi Seemapuri, Several Feared Trapped
- •A four-storey building collapsed in northeast Delhi's Seemapuri area, trapping several people under the debris.
- •Delhi Fire Service, police, and rescue teams rushed to the site and launched an immediate search and rescue operation.
- •Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajendra Prasad Meena confirmed that some individuals were rescued and sent to hospitals while efforts continue for those still trapped.
- •Locals claimed the structure developed cracks after earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday night, though official causes remain under investigation.
- •Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories urging commuters to avoid the Seemapuri area and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
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A four-storey building collapsed in northeast Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday, burying portions of adjoining houses and leaving several people feared trapped. Emergency services including the Delhi Fire Service and Delhi Police launched a rescue operation, managing to pull out some victims and send them to hospitals.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Rajendra Prasad Meena stated that two to three people were suspected to be still trapped under the rubble while rescue operations were actively underway. Local residents reported that four to five people had already been pulled out and rushed to hospitals prior to or during the initial response.
Local residents claimed that the building had developed structural cracks following tremors felt in Delhi-NCR due to an earthquake in Uttarakhand on Tuesday night. However, official authorities stated that the actual cause of the collapse will only be officially determined after a thorough investigation.
