Delhi building collapse death toll rises to three after overnight rescue operation

Debris being cleared during the rescue operation. PIC/PTI

The death toll in the building collapse in northwest Delhi's Rohini climbed to three, with two more bodies pulled out from the rubble during the rescue operation that went on through the night, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials said on Thursday.

Five people were rescued during the operation, which has now concluded. It was launched on Wednesday evening after the four-storey building that was under construction collapsed amid heavy rain.

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