A five-story building collapse in New Delhi killed at least 7 people. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Search and rescue teams combed through the debris of a collapsed building in New Delhi on Monday as the death toll climbed to at least seven, according to officials. The five-story building, which housed a boys' hostel, collapsed on Sunday in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood known for its private student accommodations near a Delhi University campus.
Rescue operations involve local emergency services and military units. Specialized equipment and dogs are being used to locate people trapped under the rubble.
An investigation has been launched into the incident. The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined, but violations of building codes are suspected.
Relatives and friends of the victims gathered at the scene, awaiting information about their loved ones. Local authorities have set up a special headquarters to assist those affected.
This incident once again raises the issue of building safety in India. According to experts, many old buildings in the country do not meet safety requirements and are not regularly inspected.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the exact number of people still trapped is unknown. Authorities do not rule out that the death toll may rise.