7 Rescued as 4-Storey Building Collapses in New Seemapuri
Seven people have been pulled to safety after a four-storey residential building collapsed in New Seemapuri, Delhi. Rescue operations are still underway.
A massive rescue operation is currently underway in North East Delhi after a four-storey residential building crumbled near Idgah Machhli Mandi in the New Seemapuri area on Wednesday. As of the latest updates, emergency teams have successfully pulled seven individuals from the wreckage, all of whom are reported to be out of danger.
Emergency Teams Race Against Time
The collapse sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, prompting an immediate response from multiple government agencies. The site is currently a hive of activity, with heavy machinery deployed to sift through the thick layers of concrete and debris to locate anyone potentially still trapped beneath the ruins.
Rajendra Prasad Meena, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Shahdara, provided details regarding the scale of the disaster. He noted that the collapsed structure was a relatively compact building, spanning approximately 25 square yards.
"We received information at 3:40 PM. This is a four-storey building. So far, 7 people have been rescued. They are out of danger. The rescue operation is ongoing," Meena stated, confirming that a multi-agency task force is on the ground.
Coordinated Rescue Efforts Underway
The response involves a large-scale coordination between several departments to ensure no victim is left behind. Present at the scene include:
- Delhi Fire Service: Leading the technical extraction efforts.
- Ambulance Services: Providing immediate medical attention to those pulled from the rubble.
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD): Assessing the structural stability and site safety.
- District Magistrate (DM) and local authorities: Overseeing the administrative response.
Despite the successful rescues, fears remain that more people could be caught under the debris. Senior Fire Officer Manish Kumar confirmed that the control room was alerted around 3:30 PM and emphasized that the search remains intensive because reports suggest people may still be trapped underneath the fallen structure.
A Recurring Tragedy in Delhi
This incident highlights a grim pattern of structural failures within the capital. This collapse comes just one month after a devastating tragedy in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on September 6, where a building collapse claimed the lives of seven people.
Investigations into the Satya Niketan disaster revealed that illegal or improper renovation work had likely compromised the building's integrity. Authorities found that renovation work, including leveling the basement with the ground floor by filling it with construction debris, had been carried out shortly before the collapse. As rescue teams continue their work in New Seemapuri, the focus remains on finding any survivors amidst the rubble.