New Delhi, June 5 -- A three-storey under-construction commercial building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 7 on Wednesday afternoon, sparking a major rescue operation after construction workers were feared trapped under the debris, said officials.
The structure, which previously housed a departmental store, had recently been sold and was reportedly under construction at the time of the collapse, said a nearby resident.
The incident occurred around 4 pm, following which the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a distress call at 4:04 pm. Within minutes, four fire tenders along with five rescue teams were rushed to the spot, said Delhi Fire Service (DFS) Chief Atul Garg.
Fire officials confirmed that at least two people were initially fear...