Delhi-Ghazipur garbage ground kills 3

A site which should have been closed around 15 years ago was still in function posing threat to human life. This garbage site was filled out completely but Delhi’s one third trash was dumped here. Due to heavy pile up it collapsed and caved in on Friday killing at least 3 peoples at around 2:30pm.

Rain also contributed for worsening the condition of garbage ground. The collapse resulted in sweeping people from roads to canal. Rescue team of divers searched the area and rescued 5 people and the search is still going on. The trash collapse not only swept people but also cars and bikes with it.

The garbage piled up to a height of more than 15 storey building and was declared dangerous long ago. Residents of the area helped and rescued people even before the rescue team arrived. Satya Sundaram, Additional DCP said “ We pulled out four persons from the drain. Two of them died. We are unsure about how many more people are inside”. One more was reported dead later, there are chances more of people being drowned in the canal .

As the landfill was across the canal, as soon as it collapsed it splashed water on the road which is covered with canals on both sides. The water swept people and vehicles into the canal resulting in tragic death.