Delhi: 5 dead, 9 injured as part of under-construction godown collapses in Alipur

New Delhi, Jul 15: Five people were killed and and nine others sustained injuries after a wall of an under-construction godown collapsed in outer Delhi's Alipur area, police said on Friday.

A total of nine people are undergoing treatment at Raja Harish Chand Hospital, in which two are critical and the remaining seven are in stable condition.

According to fire department officials, over 10 people are trapped under the debris and so far four persons have been rescued.

Officials said four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, adding the area of the godown is about 5,000 sqr yard.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed grief over the incident and tweeted, "A tragic accident happened in Alipore. The district administration is engaged in relief and rescue work. I am personally monitoring the relief work. I pray to God for the peace of the departed souls."