5 injured, 7 feared trapped at building collapse incident in Delhi’s Azad market

New Delhi, September 9, 2022: Five people have been injured and seven others are feared trapped under the debris after a building collapsed in Delhi's Azad market area.

According to the fire department, three fire tenders have already rushed to the spot. "Building collapse incident reported in Azad Market area, three fire tenders rushed to the spot," the Fire Department informed.

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"Five persons feared trapped under debris at building collapse site in Delhi's Azad Market area," it added.

"No casualties reported till now, several persons injured in Azad market building collapse. Prima facie, the under-construction four-storey building collapsed due to overweight," said Sagar Singh Kalsi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North District.

The rescue operation is underway.

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