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Seven dead as Delhi private garage collapse claims lives, rescue ends after 27 hours
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:41 AM
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A private garage in Delhi collapsed, killing seven people and injuring several others; rescue teams completed operations after 27 hours, extracting 12 survivors.
A multi‑storey private garage in Delhi collapsed, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. Two more victims who were initially injured later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the fatality count to seven. The incident left dozens trapped under rubble and prompted an immediate emergency response.
The Delhi High Court later issued a stern observation, stating that responsibility for the tragedy extended beyond the garage owner to include the Delhi University administration and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, which were cited for alleged oversight failures.
Rescue teams worked continuously for roughly 27 hours to clear debris and locate survivors. By Monday evening, the operation was declared complete, with a total of twelve people rescued from the site.
Authorities continue to investigate the structural integrity of the garage and the role of the involved public agencies, while families of the victims await further clarification on the causes of the collapse.
The Delhi High Court later issued a stern observation, stating that responsibility for the tragedy extended beyond the garage owner to include the Delhi University administration and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, which were cited for alleged oversight failures.
Rescue teams worked continuously for roughly 27 hours to clear debris and locate survivors. By Monday evening, the operation was declared complete, with a total of twelve people rescued from the site.
Authorities continue to investigate the structural integrity of the garage and the role of the involved public agencies, while families of the victims await further clarification on the causes of the collapse.