At around 5 a.m. local time on June 28,
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, the capital of India
Part of the roof of Terminal 1 collapsed in the torrential rain,
Hit a vehicle parked outside the airport.
presently
The accident has killed at least one person,
Eight more people were injured.
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The airport issued a statement saying,
For security reasons,
All departing flights from Terminal 1 have been suspended,
Check-in counters are also closed.
India's Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, said the rescue operation is ongoing. In a social media post, it said: "I am closely following the roof collapse of the T1 terminal at New Delhi Airport. Rescuers have arrived at the scene. At the same time, all airlines are advised to assist affected passengers in T1. The injured have been rushed to the hospital. At present, the rescue operation is still ongoing. ”
India's New Delhi Airport issued a statement saying: "Heavy rains have continued since the early hours of this morning, and part of the roof of the airport's Terminal 1 collapsed at around 5 a.m. Injuries were reported. First responders are providing the necessary assistance and medical care. All flights departing from Terminal 1 of the airport are temporarily suspended. The check-in counters are also closed for security reasons. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this disruption and thank you for your understanding and patience. ”
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