Delhi rains: Bodies of 3 workers trapped in under-construction basement recovered
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Bodies of 3 workers trapped in under-construction basement recovered

Hindustan Times  

The bodies of three labourers, who were feared trapped in an under- construction basement in south west Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, were recovered on Saturday morning after a 28-hour operation by the National Disaster Response Force and other agencies. The two-storey basement, which was dug up for nearly 20 feet, was covered with at least 10-feet of water, slush, collapsed parts of temporary structures and a couple of trees. Delhi Fire Services director Atul Garg said the clogged water was cleared out and the bodies were taken out at around 10.45am. The two-storey basement, which was dug up for nearly 20 feet, was covered with at least 10-feet of water, slush, collapsed parts of temporary structures and a couple of trees, officials added.

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