New Delhi: An elderly couple was killed when the wall of a 100-year-old building collapsed early this morning in Chandni Mahal area, police said.
Others who were present in the building escaped unhurt but Rajesh Gupta, 60, and Uma Gupta, 55, were killed in the wall collapse, they said.
The incident occurred around 6.35 am and seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, an official from Delhi Fire Services said.
The couple had been living in the area for the last 30 years along with their children, Karan and Isha. They were also present in the house when the incident occurred and had a narrow escape.
Uma got up to fill water in the morning around 5 am but since there was no supply, she went off to sleep again and later the wall collapsed, they said.
Uma and Rajesh were rushed to LNJP Hospital but they were declared brought dead.
The fire officials had a tough time cleaning debris since the lanes leading to the house were narrow.
