NDRF RESCUED 02 VICTIMS ALIVE AT AKASH NAGAR, GHAZIABAD BUILDING COLLAPSE

Dated: 22/07/2018 Time :- 1800 hrs

A four storeyed under construction building collapsed near Dasna flyover, Akash Nagar (Ghaziabad) and several people are reported to be trapped under the debris. On receiving the information, fully equipped collapsed structure search and rescue teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with search Dog Squad immediately rushed to the incident site from nearest NDRF base Ghaziabad.

NDRF teams are making all possible efforts to save the lives of trapped victims. NDRF responders are using high-tech equipment to locate the trapped victims. Canine, which are integral part of the NDRF CSSR team, also pressed into action.

SO far, NDRF teams have rescued 02 live victims and retrieved 01 dead body. The search and Rescue operation is still underway.

A 24X7, control room in New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with local administration.

Issued by – PR Cell, NDRF HQ