Rescuers Search for People Trapped in a New Delhi Building Collapse as Death Toll Rises to 6
Rescuers pulled at least 12 people from the rubble as officials said water buildup and repair work may have caused the collapse.
- A five-story hostel collapsed on Sunday in Satya Niketan near Delhi University, killing six people and injuring six others as rescue crews pulled at least 12 survivors from the rubble in New Delhi.
- The at least 55-year-old structure had undergone renovations since August, while preliminary findings suggest water accumulation and basement digging work may have triggered the collapse during India's June-to-September monsoon season.
- With about 80% of debris cleared, Search and Rescue teams including Police continue combing through the site on the second day, using earthmovers and sniffer dogs to locate any remaining trapped individuals.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a new policy requiring periodic structural audits and safety certificates for public-use buildings, including student accommodations, nursing homes and schools.
- Gupta stated that no public activity will be permitted in buildings failing to comply with the new safety standards, establishing enforcement mechanisms to prevent future collapses in aging structures.
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Search and rescue teams are combing the rubble of a collapsed building in New Delhi on Monday, with officials saying the death toll has now risen to six.
Excavators are used to remove debris from the site after the collapse of a building in New Delhi, India, on September 7, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra At least six people died and several others were injured after the collapse of a building that housed students in the Indian capital, New Delhi, informed on Monday (7) the head of the city-state government, while rescue teams were looking for possible survivors still trapped in the rubble. The bui…
Water in the basement and ongoing repair work may have contributed to the collapse of a building in New Delhi.
Delhi Tragedy: 21-Hour Rescue Continues, Six Dead and Five Critically Injured
<p>The rescue operation at Delhi’s Satya Niketan has continued for more than 21 hours after a five-storey PG building collapsed, leaving six people dead and several others injured. According to officials, 12 people have been pulled out from the debris so far, including six survivors, while five seriously injured victims are undergoing treatment at AIIMS. Their families have reportedly reached the hospital and are waiting for updates on their con…
Six killed in Delhi building collapse, rescuers search through rubble
NEW DELHI, Sept 7 - At least six people were killed and several others injured after a building housing students in India's capital Delhi, collapsed, the city-state's chief minister said on Monday, as rescuers searched for anyone still trapped in the debris. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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