At least seven people have died in a building collapse in Delhi, where rescuers continue to dig through debris amid uncertainty over how many remain trapped.
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Key facts
- Seven people have died in a building collapse in Delhi.
- Rescuers are digging through debris at the site.
- It is not clear how many people were inside the building.
- It remains uncertain whether people are still trapped under the rubble.
Rescue teams are working through debris in Delhi after a building collapse that has left seven people dead, according to the BBC.
The number of people who were inside the structure at the time of the collapse remains unclear, the BBC reported. Authorities have not confirmed a full account of those present when the building came down.
It is also not known whether anyone remains trapped beneath the rubble, leaving the final toll uncertain as search efforts continue.
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the wreckage in an effort to reach any survivors and account for those who may still be missing.
Further details, including the cause of the collapse and the identities of the victims, had not been confirmed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Building collapses can cause significant loss of life and require urgent rescue operations to reach survivors trapped in debris. The uncertainty over how many people were inside underscores the challenge facing emergency crews at the scene.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Delhi building collapse?
According to the BBC, seven people have died in the collapse.
Are people still trapped in the rubble?
It is not clear how many people were inside the building or whether anyone remains trapped under the debris, according to the BBC.
What are rescuers doing at the site?
Rescuers are digging through the debris at the collapse site.
Timeline
- Rescuers dig through debris as seven dead in building collapse in Delhi
BBC World: It's not clear how many people were inside the building – or if there are still people under the debris.