Noida wall collapse: 4 dead, several injured as boundary wall of Jal Vayu Vihar society collapses in Sector 21

Noida wall collapse: At least four people were dead and several others were injured after the boundary wall of Jal Vayu Vihar society in Noida Sector 21 collapsed today morning. Police and Fire Department teams reached the spot to carry out rescue operations.

"Noida Authority had given contract for drainage repair work near Jal Vayu Vihar in Sec 21. We've been told when labourers were pulling out bricks, wall collapsed. It'll be probed. Received info of 2 deaths each (total 4) at Dist Hospital & Kailash Hospital; being verified," Noida DM Suhas LY was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Rescue operation is underway. Details of the injured people are being ascertained. The area is being searched as a precautionary measure. All teams are present here: Noida DM Suhas LY on Noida Sector 21 wall collapse incident pic.twitter.com/PEJ5GDJDFQ

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"Rescue and relief measures have been launched. Fire department personnel and police, including senior officers, are at the spot," an official said.

As per latest reports, the rescue operation is still underway and a JCB-crane has been employed to remove the debris.

(With agency inputs)