The eyewitness said the collapsed structure, known as ‘Hostel Daze’, was a five-storey building being used as a boys’ paying guest accommodation. “The building that collapsed is called ' Hostel Daze'. Right next to it is another building that collapsed.

' Hostel Daze' is a dedicated boys' PG; it was a five-story building. “Many students have suffered severe injuries. Police teams also reached the site and cordoned off the area as emergency personnel began searching through the debris.

The Delhi Fire Service said some people had been rescued from the rubble and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. However, there was no immediate official confirmation of the number of people trapped, rescued or injured.