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Building section collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri; rescue operations underway
Delhi Fire Service launched emergency operations after a partial building collapse in Seemapuri on Wednesday afternoon. Rescue teams are searching the debris for potential survivors.
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The Delhi Fire Service received distress calls at 3:30 p.m. regarding the structural failure in the Seemapuri locality and immediately dispatched fire tenders to the scene. According to a statement from the DFS, persons may be trapped beneath the rubble from the collapsed section.
Rescue personnel are actively combing through the debris as part of ongoing search and recovery efforts. The exact number of individuals potentially affected remains unclear at this stage, though officials are treating the incident as a potential entrapment situation.
Further details regarding the cause of the collapse and the structural integrity of the building are being investigated. Additional support teams have been placed on standby as rescue operations continue in the locality.
The incident comes amid concerns about aging infrastructure and building safety in Delhi's densely populated residential areas. Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding evacuation procedures for adjoining structures or casualty assessments.