Multi-storey building collapses in Delhi, many feared trapped

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 18 2015 | 10:48 PM IST
A multi-storey building collapsed in west Delhi tonight with many feared trapped in the debris even as police and fire department officials rushed there to carry out rescue operation.
"The building in Vishnu Garden (in Khayala) collapsed and we are conducting a rescue operation. Many are feared to be trapped in the debris of the multi storey building," DCP (West Delhi) Pushpendra Kumar said.
Fire department officials said that the collapse of the five-storey building was reported at 9 pm and several fire tenders and rescue teams were rushed to the spot to conduct rescue operation.
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First Published: Jul 18 2015 | 10:48 PM IST