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Five‑storey building collapses in Delhi’s Seemapuri, rescuers search for trapped victims
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 04:31 PM
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A five‑storey residential building fell in Seemapuri, Delhi on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response as authorities look for people possibly trapped under the rubble.
A five‑storey building in the Seemapuri neighbourhood of Delhi collapsed on Wednesday, sending a cloud of dust and debris across the narrow streets. The structure, which housed several families, gave way without any prior warning, causing immediate panic among nearby residents.
Emergency services, including fire‑fighters, police and local disaster response teams, rushed to the site within minutes. Witnesses reported that the collapse left a large pile of concrete and brick, and that some individuals were believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
Rescue crews have begun systematic search operations, using hand tools and cutting equipment to reach any survivors. The Delhi government has not yet released an official casualty figure, but officials said that medical teams are on standby to treat any injured persons.
Authorities are also investigating the cause of the collapse, with preliminary checks focusing on structural integrity and possible violations of building codes. The incident has reignited public debate over unsafe constructions in rapidly expanding urban areas.
The municipal administration has appealed for calm and cooperation from the local community as the rescue effort continues, urging anyone with information about missing residents to come forward.
Emergency services, including fire‑fighters, police and local disaster response teams, rushed to the site within minutes. Witnesses reported that the collapse left a large pile of concrete and brick, and that some individuals were believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
Rescue crews have begun systematic search operations, using hand tools and cutting equipment to reach any survivors. The Delhi government has not yet released an official casualty figure, but officials said that medical teams are on standby to treat any injured persons.
Authorities are also investigating the cause of the collapse, with preliminary checks focusing on structural integrity and possible violations of building codes. The incident has reignited public debate over unsafe constructions in rapidly expanding urban areas.
The municipal administration has appealed for calm and cooperation from the local community as the rescue effort continues, urging anyone with information about missing residents to come forward.