At least 43 people have been reported dead and 21 are critical after a massive fire broke out at a six-storey factory in the Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road today morning when labourers were asleep inside, police said. Over 50 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the blaze broke out, they said.

A call about the fire was received at 5.22am following which 30 fire engines were rushed to the spot. Fire officials said 56 people who were trapped had been rescued and were rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital.

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