The Alipore police station received a call around 11 am. (Image- Social Media)
A call regarding the collapse was received at Alipur police station around 11 am, according to police. It was initially reported that five to six persons were trapped under the debris. Police said all the workers were accounted for and safe, and no person was reported dead or trapped under the debris. Further verification is underway, police added. (With Agency Inputs) You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
A police team, along with four ambulances, a fire tender and a disaster management vehicle, was immediately dispatched to the spot. During the preliminary inquiry, police found that lintel work was underway at the building when its supporting shuttering, locally known as ‘balli’, apparently gave way, leading to the collapse of the structure. Download the TOI App.
NEW DELHI: An under-construction building collapsed in north Delhi’s Alipur area on Sunday.