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2 killed as garbage dump collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

According to reports a car and three two-wheelers were pushed down into a nullah nearby due to the collapse of garbage dump and many are also believed to have been trapped under the debris.

By Chennabasaveshwar
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At least two persons were killed after 4-5 vehicles fell into Kondli canal at Ghazipur landfill site on Friday.

2 killed as garbage dump collapses in Delhi

According to reports, a car and three two-wheelers were pushed down into a nullah nearby due to the collapse of garbage dump and many are also believed to have been trapped under the debris.

A private TV channel reported that the body of a girl, who was riding a scooty, has been recovered. Three others have been pulled out by rescue teams and are undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.

Ajay Arora, SDM, Mayur Vihar, said that two bodies have been recovered and five persons rescued.

Ranbir Singh, EDMC Commissioner, said: "Reason of the incident can be ascertained only after investigation." Delhi police and fire tenders have reached the spot.

Rescue operations underway.

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