India, Nov. 5 -- Two persons died while several others were injured after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning.

Two bodies were taken out from debris by the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) team, while four were rushed to hospital by locals before the arrival of DFS team, Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) Rajesh Shukla said in an update at around 12 pm, adding that rescue operation is still underway.

The incident was reported at 9.50 am from Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazar Metro station, according to PTI news agency. Track LIVE updates from Chawri Bazar building collapse rescue operation here

At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, were rushed to...