8 Injured In Pandal Collapse At Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Rescue Operations Underway

In a major accident, a pandal collapsed at gate number 2 of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. There are concerns that several individuals may be trapped beneath the debris. Fire and CATs vehicles are en route to the scene. Over 8 people have sustained injuries.

The injured individuals have been shifted to Safdarjung and AIIMS hospitals for medical treatment.

A security guard reported that the pandal collapsed during a lunch break for the laborers, which prevented a major tragedy from occurring.

Delhi | More than 8 people injured after a temporary structure installed near Gate number 2 of Jawaharlal Nehru stadium collapses, say Police. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/AeO7pLQq9I

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Delhi | More than 8 people injured after a temporary structure installed near Gate number 2 of Jawaharlal Nehru stadium collapses, say Police. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/AeO7pLQq9I

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2024

#WATCH | On pandal collapse incident, man working as a security guard on Delhis Jawaharlal Nehru stadium premises says, "The incident happened when the labourers were on lunch. There has not been a heavy impact." pic.twitter.com/qDanyNTUyw

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2024

The police have confirmed the rescue of at least two individuals who were trapped under the debris of a collapsed temporary structure at the JLN Stadium in South Delhi.

Emergency services, including the Delhi Fire Services, are present at the scene and are actively engaged in rescue operations.

On pandal collapse incident in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Asif Ansari, Medical technician-Emergency services of Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital says, "10-12 people who have suffered injuries have been shifted to hospital. Rescue operation is underway."