Building collapses near colleges and universities in New Delhi, killing at least six

A building collapsed near colleges and universities in India's New Delhi, killing at least six people, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday according to foreign media, Report informs.

Rescuers continue search and rescue operations and are trying to find people who might be under the rubble.

The collapsed building had a basement and five upper floors, and was used to accommodate students.

"It is known for certain that water had accumulated in the basement of the building. Due to its accumulation as a result of ongoing repair work, the old building collapsed," Rekha Gupta told journalists.