2 boys killed after wall collapses due to heavy rain in Delhi's Vasant Vihar
Preliminary enquiry revealed that the children were sitting on the stairs alongside the wall when it collapsed. Disaster Management teams and DDA officials were informed and debris clearance is underway to check if anyone else is trapped.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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