A four-storey residential building collapsed in Bawana's JJ colony in north Delhi on Friday, killing at least four, said Delhi Police officials.
Among the killed was a nine-year-old child, officials added. “Rescue operation is underway,” DCP Outer North District Brijendra Yadav was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg told news agency IANS a call was received about the incident around 2.48 p.m. following which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer north) Brijender Kumar Yadav said the collapsed building is the part of Rajiv Ratan Aawas Yojana in which there are about 300-400 flats.
"Immediately three JCBs, one Hydra and two ambulances were rushed to the spot and the rescue operation was started," Yadav told IANS.
The rescue operation is underway.
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