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New Delhi: On Saturday, police said that at least eight people were injured after a temporary stage near the entrance of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium collapsed in Delhi. According to the information, two others were rescued safely.
Official said that the incident took place near the Gate number 2 of the stadium, where some work was underway. Officials are trying to ascertain if more people are trapped under the debris. The structure had been put up for a wedding, officials said.
Rescue operations are being carried on by Delhi Police and fire department officials. Official also said, “Work was going on in the lawn near Gate No. 2 of Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, part of it has collapsed, police fire team is on the spot, currently there is no information about any injury, search operation is being conducted.”
After the incident, a Delhi Police official confirmed that those injured were shifted to a hospital. He added a search operation at the site was underway.
