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Three dead as Delhi building collapses, earthquake cracks suspected
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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A building in Delhi collapsed, killing three people, with officials suspecting cracks caused by an earthquake.
A multi‑storey building in Delhi suddenly gave way, resulting in the death of three individuals and injuring several others. Emergency services arrived promptly, rescuing survivors and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
Preliminary investigations by municipal engineers point to structural cracks that may have been triggered by seismic activity, although no major earthquake was reported in the vicinity at the time.
Authorities have launched a detailed safety audit of similar structures in the capital, emphasizing the need for stricter compliance with building codes to prevent future tragedies.
Preliminary investigations by municipal engineers point to structural cracks that may have been triggered by seismic activity, although no major earthquake was reported in the vicinity at the time.
Authorities have launched a detailed safety audit of similar structures in the capital, emphasizing the need for stricter compliance with building codes to prevent future tragedies.