Delhi Building Collapse: 10 Rescued in Burari Incident

Ten people rescued so far after building collapse in Delhi's Burari

ANI January 28, 2025 221 views

A dramatic building collapse in Delhi's Burari area has sparked an intense rescue mission involving multiple emergency services. Ten people have already been pulled from the rubble of the four-storey structure, with authorities believing up to 15 more might still be trapped inside. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm in Kaushik Enclave, prompting an immediate response from police, fire services, and disaster management teams. The rescue operation is ongoing, with officials working urgently to save those potentially still buried in the debris.

"We got information that labourers were trapped inside the building" - DCP Raja Banthia

New Delhi, January 27: As many as ten people have been rescued so far after a four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Burari area on Monday evening, according to Delhi police.

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Rescue teams from Police, Fire Services, and NDRF responding to emergency

Four-storey building collapsed in Kaushik Enclave around 6:30 pm

Approximately 12-15 people potentially still trapped in the structure

The rescued individuals have been taken to a local hospital.

The rescue operation, which is still ongoing, involves the Police, Delhi Fire Services, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

The four-storey building collapsed at approximately 6:30 pm in Kaushik Enclave, Burari. Police said that they received a call regarding the incident at 6:58 pm.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North Delhi) Raja Banthia told reporters that we received information that labourers were trapped inside the building, we expect around 12-15 people still trapped.

"In Kaushik Enclave of Burari, a newly constructed four-storey building in 200 square yards area has collapsed. Police and fire teams reached the spot immediately. We got information that labourers were trapped inside the building. So far 10 people have been rescued and we expect around 12-15 people to be trapped," he said.

"Rescue operation is currently underway," DCP Banthia added.

Further details are awaited.

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Building Collapse Delhi Accident Burari NDRF Rescue Operation Urban Construction Incident