Slab collapse at under-construction house in Northeast Delhi, rescue on

A slab of a house under construction collapsed in Milan Garden in northeast Delhi’s Harsh Vihar area, prompting the deployment of police and disaster response teams, officials said.

The incident triggered panic in the locality, with residents gathering near the site after the structure came crashing down.

The Delhi Fire Services and police were alerted about the incident at 7 pm, following which teams rushed to the spot and assessed the situation.

A team of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also reached the site and joined the rescue and relief operation, a senior police officer said.

Rescue work was underway at the time of filing this report, while details regarding the cause of the collapse and the possibility of people being trapped under the debris were awaited.

There was no immediate official confirmation about any casualties or injuries in the incident.

Police personnel and other emergency responders were at the spot, coordinating efforts to assess the extent of the damage and determine whether anyone was trapped beneath the debris.

Further details are awaited as rescue teams continue their efforts at the site.