16 November 2010Last updated at 05:55

In pictures: Deadly Delhi building collapse

The scene of a four-storey building collapse in New Delhi

At least 60 people have been killed by the collapse of a multi-storey building in a crowded Delhi neighbourhood.

About 80 people have been injured and many more are believed to be still trapped beneath the wreckage of the building.

Rescue workers bring an injured man out of the debris

Many local people tore at the rubble with their bare hands in a bid to rescue those trapped in the debris. Residents said the building was old and occupied by labourers.

Rescue workers carry a stretcher at the scene of a building collapse in Delhi

Emergency crews had difficulty reaching the site of the accident in the narrow lanes of the Lalita Park residential area.

Debris is removed at the scene of a building collapse in Delhi

An inquiry into the collapse has been ordered by city officials. One theory is that monsoon rains weakened the building.

South Asia

In pictures: Deadly Delhi building collapse

Share this page

Services

About BBC News