Five persons were injured after an under-construction four-storey building collapsed in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/Delhi-all" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">national capital</a> area of Azad Market on Friday morning.
A search and rescue operation is underway. There are reports that around six to seven people are still trapped in the debris.
"Rescue operation on. As per information, around 6-7 labourers are trapped. 5 injured have been referred to hospital," said Ravinder Singh, Delhi Fire Service.
"NDRF team has also reached. We are also detecting through a live detector. JCB unable to reach the spot due to narrow line," he added.
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"No casualties reported till now, several persons injured in Azad market building collapse," said Sagar Singh Kalsi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North District.
"Prima facie, the under-construction four-storey building collapsed due to overweight," the DCP said.
The fire department received a call regarding the incident after which three fire tenders were pressed into the service.
More details are awaited.&nbsp;
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