5 dead, several trapped after Humayun's Tomb complex wall collapses in Delhi

Five people were killed after a portion of a wall collapsed inside the Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area on Friday, India Today reports. 

The incident occurred at a Dargah located within the premises, where part of the wall gave way. Seven people are also feared trapped under debris.

The officials informed that 11 people have been rescued from the site and have been admitted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. 

As per initial reports, the Delhi Fire Service and other emergency teams rushed to the location after receiving a call about the incident at approximately 3:51 pm (local time), following which rescue operations were launched immediately.

While no fatalities have been reported so far, according to news agency PTI, search and rescue efforts continue at the site.

The Humayun’s Tomb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major tourist destination, dates back to the mid-16th century and draws a large number of visitors throughout the year.