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Portion Of Ghazipur Landfill Site Caves In; Casualties Reported, Vehicles Trapped
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A picture to sum up the situation.
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Delhi: A portion of Ghazipur landfill site fell on a couple of people and vehicles below this Friday afternoon.
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A car was pushed into the Kondli canal flowing next to the garbage dump. A two-wheeler also got submerged due to the impact that came falling below.
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Rescue work on to pull the car out.
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Initial reports said two people were crushed to death under the dump that came falling down.
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Rescue operation including fire engine team, ambulances and police personnel were at the spot.
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The landfill site adjoining Ghazibad stands about 50 metres above ground level.
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There are three landfill sites in the city - Bhalswa (in the northwest), Okhla (southeast) and Ghazipur (east).
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During summers, the landfill sites catch fire.
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More details aware awaited.
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East Delhi Municipal Corporation mayor said it was triggered by rains.
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It is right next to the Ghazipur mandi (market) where poultry items are largely sold.
Published at : 01 Sep 2017 04:44 PM (IST)
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