Child Injured as Balcony Collapses in Delhi's Welcome Area
A child was hospitalized and two people rescued after a balcony collapsed in Delhi's Welcome area. Read more about the rescue operation.
Panic gripped the Photo Chowk locality in Delhi’s Welcome area after a building's balcony suddenly collapsed, leaving a child injured and forcing a rapid emergency evacuation of the premises.
Dramatic Rescue Operation
The incident triggered an immediate response from emergency services. Fire Officer Anoop Singh confirmed that the collapse resulted in injuries to a child, who was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The situation was further complicated as other residents remained trapped or stranded within the structure. Firefighters had to deploy ladders to safely bring down two individuals from the building. Following the rescue, officials ordered a complete evacuation of the building to prevent any further casualties, as the structural integrity of the site remained a concern.
"A child got injured in the incident and has been taken to the hospital... Two individuals have been rescued; they were brought down using a ladder. The building has been evacuated," stated Fire Officer Anoop Singh.
Another Collapse Reported in Noida
While the Welcome area incident unfolded, reports emerged of a separate structural failure in Noida. In the Brahmpuri area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Dadri Police Station, two laborers were injured when a roof collapsed during repair work.
According to the Noida Police, the accident occurred on October 4. While laborers were carrying out repairs on the roof, the structure gave way unexpectedly, trapping several workers beneath the debris.
Rescue Efforts in Brahmpuri
Local police and fire service units rushed to the scene to launch a rescue operation. Two workers, identified as Haider Ali and Irfan (also known as Titu), were successfully pulled from the rubble and shifted to a hospital for treatment. Senior officials remained on-site to oversee the ongoing rescue and clearance operations.