Two killed, several feared trapped after part of Ghazipur landfill collapses in East Delhi
Two people were killed after a portion of the Ghazipur landfill in East Delhi caved in on Friday afternoon
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Two people were killed after a portion of the Ghazipur landfill in East Delhi caved in on Friday afternoon, while several others are still feared trapped. PTI
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The collapsed mound’s debris swept away few cars and a two-wheeler, along with their riders, into the nearby Kondli canal, a police official said. A woman was riding the two-wheeler when the landfill collapsed. PTI
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The Delhi Fire Service (DFS), which got a call about the accident around 2.45 pm, sent JCB machines, two ambulances, 12 fire tenders, along with the police force, for rescue operations. A National Disaster Response Force team comprising 45 personnel was also pressed into the rescue operations. PTI
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Two cars and a two-wheeler have been fished out of the water so far. Joint Commissioner of Police Ravindra Yadav identified the deceased as Raj Kumari and Abhishek. PTI
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A view of the damaged car fished out of the canal. The roads leading to the area are experiencing huge traffic jams. The Delhi traffic police have also issued advisories, informing people that the traffic is being diverted from the area to speed up the rescue operations. PTI
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Rescuers walk with stretchers during a rescue operation in New Delhi. The Ghazipur landfill receives almost 2,800 metric tonnes of garbage generated in East Delhi, which is home to over 40 lakh people. CNN-News 18 reported that the height of the garbage mound has reached about 45 feet while 25 feet is the accepted norm. AP
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