A five-storey hostel has collapsed in Delhi, with as many as 50 people feared to have been inside at the time, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- A five-storey building in Delhi has collapsed.
- The structure was a hostel.
- As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside when it came down.
- Dozens are feared trapped, according to the BBC.
Dozens of people are feared trapped after a five-storey building collapsed in Delhi, according to the BBC.
The structure, described as a hostel, is thought to have had as many as 50 people inside when it came down.
At the time of reporting, the BBC had confirmed that the building had fallen and that dozens were feared trapped. The number of confirmed injuries or fatalities, the cause of the collapse, and details of the rescue response were not yet known.
Why it matters
A building housing as many as 50 people collapsing raises the prospect of a significant loss of life and a complex rescue effort. Incidents like this also draw attention to building safety in densely populated urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were inside the building when it collapsed?
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down, according to the BBC.
What kind of building collapsed?
According to the BBC, the structure was a five-storey hostel in Delhi.
How many casualties have been confirmed?
The available reporting from the BBC did not specify a confirmed number of injuries or fatalities; dozens are feared trapped.
Timeline
- Six dead and more feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
BBC World: Eyewitnesses say two-to-four dozen are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.
- Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
BBC World: As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.