Tragedy in Delhi: 3 Dead, 8 Injured as 4-Storey Building Collapses in New Seemapuri
A four-storey residential building collapsed in New Seemapuri, Delhi, killing three including two children. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A devastating building collapse in Delhi's New Seemapuri area has claimed the lives of three people, including two children, leaving eight others injured. The incident occurred near Idgah Machhli Mandi on Wednesday when a four-storey residential structure crumbled, trapping several residents under the heavy debris.
Rescue Operations Underway Amidst Debris
Emergency services, including the Delhi Fire Service, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials, and various other agencies, rushed to the site following reports of the collapse. As of the latest updates, rescue machinery has been deployed to navigate the wreckage, and officials are working tirelessly to locate anyone potentially trapped beneath the rubble.
While 11 people have been pulled from the debris so far, the situation remains critical. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shahdara Rajendra Prasad Meena confirmed that the incident was reported around 3:40 PM. The structure involved is a four-storey building covering an area of approximately 25 square yards.
Casualties and Injuries Identified
The tragedy has taken a heavy toll on families in the locality. The deceased include:
- A 21-year-old woman named Gulafsa, who was reportedly four months pregnant.
- A 12-year-old girl (identity pending).
- A third child (identity pending).
Eight survivors were rescued from the site and immediately rushed to the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Tahirpur for medical treatment. The injured have been identified as:
- Momin Mirja (56)
- A three-year-old boy
- Abdul Rehman (28)
- Devruddin (28)
- Salma (50)
- Chote (34)
- Sakina (35)
- Samad (30)
Pattern of Structural Failures in Delhi
This incident marks another grim chapter for the capital's residential safety. It comes just one month after a similar catastrophe in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on September 6, where seven people lost their lives due to a building collapse. In that instance, investigations revealed that unauthorized renovation work, specifically levelling the basement with the ground floor, had significantly weakened the building's integrity.
As rescue teams continue their efforts in New Seemapuri, the focus remains on recovering any remaining trapped individuals and securing the site against further structural instability.