Several feared trapped under debris after five-storey building collapses in south Delhi

Residents and neighbours rushed to the spot carrying flashlights and mobile phones, trying to ascertain the extent of the damage and check whether anyone was trapped under the debris.

Several people are feared to be trapped under debris after a five-storey building collapsed near Saket metro station in south Delhi on Saturday evening.

Officials at the site said that the entire multi-storey building collapsed, flattening into a massive mound of rubble.

According to police sources, the building had a coaching institute on the ground floor and construction work was underway on upper floors. It is suspected that those trapped maybe students.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call regarding the building collapse at 7.44 pm. The incident took place on Western Marg in Saidulajab near Saket Metro station. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The building had reduced to heaps of concrete, twisted metal and broken pillars, with debris strewn across the area.

Trying to ascertain the extent of the damage and check whether anyone was trapped under the debris, residents and neighbours rushed to the spot carrying flashlights and mobile phones.

Fire department personnel and police teams launched search and rescue operations.

The neighbourhood witnessed chaotic scenes as residents shouted to clear passage for rescue vehicles and personnel.

Many people used mobile phone flashlights to assist search efforts. No major damage to adjacent buildings was immediately reported.

(With PTI inputs)