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Construction slab collapse at Harsh Vihar, North East Delhi kills two
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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A partially built house in Harsh Vihar, North East Delhi, collapsed on Sunday, trapping two workers whose bodies were recovered from the rubble.
A slab of a building under construction in the Harsh Vihar neighbourhood of North East Delhi gave way on Sunday, causing the structure to collapse. Rescue teams arrived within minutes and began clearing debris, eventually retrieving two bodies from the wreckage.
Preliminary reports suggest that a lantern placed on the site may have triggered the collapse, although investigators are still examining the exact cause. No other injuries were reported, and the site has been cordoned off pending a safety audit.
Delhi police have opened a case to determine liability and have urged contractors to adhere strictly to safety norms. The incident has raised concerns about construction practices in rapidly developing urban areas.
The two victims have been identified as construction workers, and their families have been notified. Authorities have promised compensation in accordance with existing labor welfare schemes.
The rescue operation continued through the evening, with officials monitoring the area for any further hazards.
Preliminary reports suggest that a lantern placed on the site may have triggered the collapse, although investigators are still examining the exact cause. No other injuries were reported, and the site has been cordoned off pending a safety audit.
Delhi police have opened a case to determine liability and have urged contractors to adhere strictly to safety norms. The incident has raised concerns about construction practices in rapidly developing urban areas.
The two victims have been identified as construction workers, and their families have been notified. Authorities have promised compensation in accordance with existing labor welfare schemes.
The rescue operation continued through the evening, with officials monitoring the area for any further hazards.