5 die as wall of under-construction godown collapses in Delhi’s Alipur, PM Modi expresses anguish
New Delhi, July 15
Five people were killed and many feared trapped after a wall of an under-construction godown collapsed in outer Delhi’s Alipur area, police said on Friday.
According to fire department officials, over 10 people are trapped under the debris and so far four persons have been rescued.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives in the incident and said his thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy.
“Anguished by the mishap in Alipur, Delhi. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest,” Modi was quoted as saying in a tweet by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Anguished by the mishap in Alipur, Delhi. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 15, 2022
Officials said four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, adding the area of the godown is about 5,000 sqr yard.
