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New Delhi, Aug. 15— A section of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday afternoon, with authorities fearing that eight to nine people may be trapped under the debris.
A Delhi Fire Services official said a call reporting the fall of part of a dome was received around 4:30 pm. “Eight to nine people are feared trapped, and five fire tenders have been rushed to the site,” the official noted.
The 16th-century mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination, draws visitors throughout the day. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities are assessing the extent of the damage.
