A portion of a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Trilokpuri area on Tuesday evening, a Delhi Fire Service official said.
All the eight labourers trapped inside the building were rescued safely, they said.
The fire department said it was informed about the building collapse at around 7.50 pm after which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Total eight people were trapped inside the building. Out of them, two labourers who were on top of the building came out safely as they jumped on another building, according to fire department.
The six remaining labourers were also safely rescued by the fire personnel, said Atul Garg, the Director of Delhi Fire Service.
Two of the six labourers were rescued from the third floor while four others were rescued from the second floor of the building, he said.
Garg said shuttering work was in progress and the under-construction building comprised a ground floor and three floors. The staircase and shuttering portion of the building collapsed, he added.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
