Few suspected trapped after portion of building collapses in Delhi’s Seemapuri
Emergency services are conducting a search and rescue operation following the collapse of a building's front portion in Seemapuri, Delhi. Fire tenders were dispatched to the scene after reports indicated that several people may be trapped in the debris.
Why it matters
Building collapses are a recurring safety concern in urban India, highlighting issues with infrastructure maintenance and building codes.
A few people are suspected to be trapped after the front portion of a building collapsed in northeast Delhi's Seemapuri area on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), an officer said.
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the collapse at 3.30 p.m. and rushed fire tenders to the spot. Some people might be trapped in the debris, a DFS officer said.
"Search and rescue operation is ongoing," he said.
Published - October 07, 2026 05:19 pm IST
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