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CCTV footage shows Delhi PG building collapse, death toll rises to seven
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:34 PM
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A residential PG building in Delhi collapsed, and CCTV footage captured the moment of the collapse, bringing the death toll to seven.
A multi‑storey paying‑guest (PG) building in Delhi collapsed early on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response from fire and medical services. Surveillance cameras installed at the site recorded the exact moment the structure gave way, providing crucial visual evidence of the incident.
Rescue teams arrived within minutes and began searching the rubble for survivors. Initial reports indicated several injuries, but the death count rose to seven as officials identified the victims.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse, examining structural integrity, construction approvals and any possible negligence. The Delhi government has promised to support the families of the deceased and provide compensation as per existing regulations.
The incident has reignited concerns over building safety standards in the capital, with officials urging stricter compliance and regular inspections of aging structures.
Rescue teams arrived within minutes and began searching the rubble for survivors. Initial reports indicated several injuries, but the death count rose to seven as officials identified the victims.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse, examining structural integrity, construction approvals and any possible negligence. The Delhi government has promised to support the families of the deceased and provide compensation as per existing regulations.
The incident has reignited concerns over building safety standards in the capital, with officials urging stricter compliance and regular inspections of aging structures.