Structure next to Delhi's Humayun Tomb complex collapses; 5 killed
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Five people have been killed after the roof of a room next to the historic Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi's Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday. The room is located in the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah premises. The incident occurred around 4:30pm. "10 persons were rescued and sent to AIIMS Trauma Centre and LNJP. Out of the 10 people, five people at AIIMS Trauma Centre have died. The rescue operation has been completed," Joint CP Sanjay Jain said.
Rescue operations
Locals among 1st responders
Emergency services, including the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), were immediately alerted and rushed to the scene. "SHO and local staff rushed on the spot and reached there within five minutes and started the rescue. In sometime, Fire personnel and CATS ambulances also reached on the spot. Later on, the NDRF also joined the rescue efforts," DCP Southeast said. The monument, a mid-16th-century mausoleum, is a popular tourist attraction. The site has since been cordoned off.
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