Delhi tragedy | 2 dead, 1 critical as 2-storey building collapses in Delhi's Kabir Nagar
Delhi tragedy | In a horrific and dreadful incident, two dead and one critically injured as two-storey building on Thursday collapsed in Kabir Nagar.
The distressing incident unfolded on Thursday and officials received call about incident at approximately 02:16 am about the building collapse.
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The first floor of the building was vacant at the time of the incident, while the ground floor was being used for jeans cutting.
Three workers were trapped under the debris. Despite the swift response from the rescue teams, two of the workers were declared dead upon arrival at GTB Hospital, the official said.
#WATCH | Delhi: Two workers died, another was injured when a two-storey, old construction building in Kabir Nagar, Welcome collapsed late last night.
Latest visuals from the spot, as NDRF officials carry out search and rescue operations. pic.twitter.com/1p9Xyr9Bwy — ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
The deceased have been identified as Arshad, 30, and Tauhid, 20. The third worker, Rehan, 22, was critically injured in the incident. He is currently under treatment at GTB Hospital,North East DCP Joy Tirkey said.
The owner of the building has been identified as Shahid. Efforts are currently underway to locate him. Legal action will be taken in the matter, the official said.
More details awaited.
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