Dramatic visuals from south-west Delhi's Satya Niketan show locals desperately trying to rescue a man trapped beneath the debris of a collapsed five-storey building, using their bare hands and whatever tools they could find. Two people have died and nine have been rescued so far as the search and rescue operation continues at the site. A sudden tremor-like shake sent residents rushing out of nearby buildings on Sunday, only to find the student accommodation building, Hostel Daze, reduced to a heap of rubble. Locals immediately began clearing concrete slabs in a frantic search for those trapped inside. The building, located in the densely packed area near Delhi University's South Campus, had around 15 rooms, with two to three students reportedly staying in each. Two NDRF teams comprising around 70 personnel are currently engaged in the rescue operation, using canines, cutting equipment and other technical tools. The teams are working alongside the Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police and local residents.
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