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Delhi Building Collapse: 13 Rescued, 6 Dead as 50-Year-Old Structure Crumbles
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM
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A 50‑year‑old building in Delhi collapsed, leaving 13 people rescued from the rubble, five of whom were declared dead at AIIMS and a sixth patient who was critically injured died during treatment.
A 50‑year‑old building in Delhi collapsed on Tuesday, sending a cloud of dust across the neighbourhood and forcing emergency services to rush to the site.
Rescue teams worked through the night, pulling 13 survivors from the debris. Five of the rescued were transported to AIIMS, where they were pronounced dead.
A sixth victim, who was critically injured, was taken to a private hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation have launched an investigation into the collapse, citing possible structural deficiencies and lack of maintenance.
Rescue teams worked through the night, pulling 13 survivors from the debris. Five of the rescued were transported to AIIMS, where they were pronounced dead.
A sixth victim, who was critically injured, was taken to a private hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation have launched an investigation into the collapse, citing possible structural deficiencies and lack of maintenance.