Wall of Old Building Collapses in Delhi's Karol Bagh, Injuring Several, Rescue Ongoing

Earlier today, a section of the outer wall of an old residential building in Delhi’s bustling Karol Bagh market area collapsed without warning. The sudden failure sent debris onto the street, trapping several pedestrians and occupants of nearby shops.

Fire‑brigade units, police, and municipal health workers arrived within minutes and began clearing the rubble while providing first‑aid to the injured. Ambulances transported the victims to nearby hospitals for treatment, and rescue teams continue to search for anyone possibly trapped under the debris.

Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the structural cause of the collapse and have urged residents to avoid the immediate vicinity until the site is declared safe. The incident has raised renewed concerns about the maintenance of aging buildings in densely populated parts of the capital.

Traffic on the adjacent Mahatma Gandhi Road was temporarily diverted, and nearby businesses reported a slowdown as commuters and onlookers gathered at the scene.