A tragic incident occurred in north Delhi's Mukundpur area on Tuesday morning when a single-storey house collapsed following an LPG cylinder blast, leaving several residents feared trapped under the debris, according to a Delhi Fire Service official.
Details of the Incident
The blast and subsequent collapse took place at Gali No. 1, Part-2, Ishu Vihar, near the cremation ground. A distress call was received at 9:37 am, with the caller informing authorities that several people were trapped. The Delhi Fire Service immediately dispatched five rescue vehicles to the site.
Rescue Operations Underway
Rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched operations to locate and extract the trapped individuals. The official stated, 'We got information that a blast took place and a building collapsed due to which some people are trapped. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched operations.'
The cause of the blast is believed to be an LPG cylinder explosion, which led to the structural failure of the house. Authorities are working to clear the debris and reach any survivors. Further details are awaited as the rescue operation continues.
