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Three dead as building collapses in New Delhi, rescue teams search for trapped occupants
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 01:03 AM
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A building in New Delhi collapsed, killing three people while several others remain trapped as emergency services conduct rescue operations.
A multi‑storey building in New Delhi suddenly gave way, leaving three persons dead at the scene. Emergency responders, including police, fire‑brigade units and rescue teams, arrived within minutes and began a coordinated effort to locate and free those still trapped under the rubble.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are using heavy equipment and manual tools to clear debris. Families of the victims have been gathered at a nearby relief centre while medical teams attend to the injured.
The cause of the collapse is under investigation, with officials saying a preliminary assessment will be completed once the site is secured. The incident has prompted calls for stricter building‑safety inspections across the capital.
Rescue operations are expected to continue through the night as teams work to reach any survivors and recover the bodies of the deceased.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are using heavy equipment and manual tools to clear debris. Families of the victims have been gathered at a nearby relief centre while medical teams attend to the injured.
The cause of the collapse is under investigation, with officials saying a preliminary assessment will be completed once the site is secured. The incident has prompted calls for stricter building‑safety inspections across the capital.
Rescue operations are expected to continue through the night as teams work to reach any survivors and recover the bodies of the deceased.