Delhi building collapse LIVE: Death toll rises to six as rescue efforts continue
A five-storey building collapsed in South West Delhi, resulting in six confirmed deaths and 11 rescues. Authorities are currently conducting rescue operations and investigating the building's owner.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding urban safety, building code enforcement, and disaster management in densely populated Indian cities.
A total of 11 people have been rescued so far from the debris of a five-storey building collapse in South West Delhi’s Satya Niketan , with the death toll reaching six, the Delhi Police said in its latest update on Monday (September 7, 2026).
One more person was rescued during the overnight rescue operations but was brought dead, taking the death toll to six, Delhi Police said.
Efforts are ongoing to trace the persons allegedly connected to the incident, the police added.
Rescue operations continue in Delhi building collapse; 11 rescued, 6 confirmed dead, with investigations underway against the owner.
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