Delhi: Four killed, eight injured after building collapses near Saket metro station

Four persons were killed and eight injured after a four-storey building collapsed near Delhi’s Saket metro station on Saturday evening, PTI reported.

Most of those injured are believed to be medical students. They were eating food at a canteen on a neighbouring plot of land when debris from the building fell on them.

The structure was located in the Saidulajab area, and its top floor was under construction, The Hindu quoted the Delhi Fire Services as saying. The building reportedly housed a coaching centre, cafes and offices.

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Among those injured were Tarun Kumar, Saika Khan, Neelam Yadav, Aditya Sharma, Ksitij Pratap, Anuj Dikshi, Aastha and Vishal.

All the injured persons have been admitted to the trauma centre at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

A first information report has been filed in connection with the collapse, The Indian Express reported. The police have called the owner of the building for questioning.

Search and rescue operations are being carried out by the Delhi Fire Service, the National Disaster Response Force, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, the police and some residents.

Till Sunday morning,...

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