New Delhi: A three-storey building under-construction collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar on Thursday, with two confirmed deaths and several people feared trapped under the debris, officials said.
The incident was reported at 9.50 am from Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazaar Metro station.
At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, have been rushed to the spot with senior officers supervising the rescue operation, the officials said.
An eyewitness, Mohammed Nayeem, speaking to ANI said that he woke up to the sound of crash and saw a body being carried out of the debris.
Further details are awaited.
(With inputs from PTI and other media reports)