NEW DELHI: A building collapse in North-East Delhi’s Janta Colony in Seelampur area early on Saturday morning claimed two lives and injured at least eight people, including three women and a baby.

The building, located in the narrow lanes of Janta Colony near Idgah Road, collapsed around 7:05 A.M., triggering panic and a massive rescue operation.

According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot following an emergency alert. Rescue teams managed to pull four individuals out of the debris and transported them to GTB Hospital for immediate medical care.