New Delhi: A five-storey building collapsed in South Delhi’s Mehrauli, resulting in several injuries, and several people are feared trapped on Saturday, May 28. After a spell of heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms across the national capital, the five-storey building collapsed.

Upon receiving the information, the rescue department arrived at the scene at around 7:44 pm. Three fire tenders were rushed to the area and carried out the rescue operation. Due to the extent of the debris, additional reinforcements have been called in.

According to the preliminary information, several people are trapped under the debris, and due to the extent of the debris, additional reinforcements have been called in. Police personnel and ambulances have also arrived at the spot. The rescue operation is still underway.

According to police sources, the building wasn’t fully operational as a coaching institute operating on the ground floor, and construction work was going on on the upper floors. It is suspected that some students were present at the coaching institute at the time of the accident, along with some labourers working upstairs. However, no official confirmation has yet been made regarding the exact number of people trapped.

According to eyewitnesses, the multi-story building collapsed within moments, leaving behind a massive pile of concrete and iron rods. The narrow streets and dense population of Saidulajab are significantly hampering rescue operations. Following the accident, locals are assisting firefighters by using their mobile phone flashlights and torches. Crowds are being cleared to make way for rescue vehicles in the narrow streets.

As a precaution, the administration has begun monitoring nearby buildings. People are being urged to avoid unnecessary crowds near the site so that rescue teams can work without obstruction. Officials say that nothing can be said with certainty until all the debris has been removed and thoroughly examined. Currently, the entire team is busy scouring every corner of the debris.