A side slab of the Gokulpuri metro station in Delhi collapsed today around 11 am, resulting in injuries to five people and the death of one individual. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency services, with the injured rushed to nearby hospitals. The Delhi Fire Service was among the first responders to the scene. Delhi Police confirmed the collapse and subsequent injuries. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has ordered the immediate suspension of two officials from the civil department pending an enquiry into the incident. The North East Delhi Police Commissioner, Joy Tirkey, reported that a rescue operation is underway and traffic has been diverted from the area as they begin an investigation.
VIDEO "An unfortunate incident took place today at Gokulpuri Metro Station around 11 am in which five persons were injured. Unfortunately, one of the injured has expired. Two DMRC officials from the civil department have been immediately put on suspension, pending enquiry.… https://t.co/r7IxkRd5rT
DMRC orders immediate suspension of 2 officials in Gokulpuri Metro Station collapse incident. #DelhiMetro #Gokulpuri https://t.co/Rv8alAoHhm
Portion Of Gokalpuri Metro Station In Delhi Collapses, 3 Injured https://t.co/b3qDL7yPHG https://t.co/o1HT1rxuNw
#WATCH | North East DCP Joy Tirkey says, "...Metro station's eastern wall collapsed. A few people have been injured & we have information of five people being injured...A rescue operation is underway. Traffic has been cordoned off. We register a case & investigate" https://t.co/kUZnlensbP https://t.co/FXEh7QpktN
STORY | Portion of Gokalpuri Metro Station collapses: Delhi Police READ: https://t.co/uFCSfbxM82 https://t.co/XmewalZNAl
#Delhi | A side slab of the running metro line at Gokulpuri metro station collapsed today One person injured in the incident was rushed to a nearby hospital, according to Delhi Fire Service (ANI) https://t.co/Tc0En9nbh9