A five-storey private hostel collapsed in New Delhi, killing seven students, according to Indian officials. The building collapsed in South Delhi, triggering a major rescue operation at the site. Authorities continued searching the rubble for possible survivors.
Two additional bodies were recovered during the rescue operation. Their recovery brought the confirmed death toll to seven.
Meanwhile, rescue teams have so far pulled 11 people from the collapsed building. However, officials estimate that 30 to 50 students may still remain trapped.
Rescue Teams Search for Trapped Students
Rescue teams are continuing their search through the rubble as hopes remain for more survivors. Authorities are working to locate those still feared trapped inside.
The collapse has raised concerns over the condition of the private hostel building. Officials are also examining what may have caused the structure to fail.
According to Indian officials, water had accumulated in the building’s basement. Repair work was also underway in the basement when the incident occurred.
Authorities believe the combination of water accumulation and ongoing repair work may have caused the collapse.
CCTV Footage Emerges After Hostel Collapse
Meanwhile, CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced on social media. The footage reportedly captures the moments after the hostel collapsed.
It reportedly shows a shopkeeper fleeing the area shortly after the building came down.
As rescue operations continue, authorities remain focused on searching the rubble. The operation is aimed at finding students who may still be trapped beneath the debris.
The confirmed death toll currently stands at seven. However, the number could change as rescue teams continue their search.
