Delhi horror: 5 dead in building collapse, rescue ops on; FIR filed against PG owner
A five-storey building used as a boys' paying guest accommodation collapsed in southwest Delhi, resulting in five deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate any remaining individuals trapped in the rubble.
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Building collapses in urban areas highlight critical issues regarding safety regulations, illegal construction, and the oversight of student housing facilities.
NEW DELHI: Five people were killed and five were rescued after a five-storey boys' paying guest (PG) accommodation collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday, officials said. Rescue operations were under way to search for any remaining people trapped under the rubble.The collapse involved a building known as 'Hostel Daze', which was being used as a boys' PG. An adjacent building also collapsed, according to eyewitnesses.JPN Apex Trauma Centre (AIIMS), on late Sunday, informed that it received 10 patients from the Satya Niketan building collapse. Four were brought dead, while one critically injured patient later succumbed. Three are admitted and undergoing treatment, one underwent limb surgery, and one with minor injuries was discharged after observation.3 killed among 9 rescued as rescue operation continuesThe AIIMS Trauma Centre said eight injured people were brought to hospitals following the incident.
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