Delhi Building Collapse Latest News: A building collapsed near Satya Niketan in South-West Delhi on Sunday, triggering a major search and rescue operation involving the Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services, NDRF and several other emergency agencies. According to the latest update from Delhi Police cited by ANI, nine people have been rescued and three people have died in the incident.
The collapsed structure was reportedly a 40-50-year-old building with a basement and five upper floors and was being used as paying guest accommodation. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the building collapsed. Rescue teams continued their search through the debris as authorities assessed the situation.
Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Latest Update
The Delhi Fire Department received information about the building collapse at around 1:30 PM on Sunday, following which emergency personnel were immediately mobilised to Satya Niketan.
Eight fire tenders and multiple rescue teams were rushed to the location. The operation involved the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence, with teams working to locate and rescue people trapped beneath the debris.
According to the latest information provided by Delhi Police, nine people have been rescued so far, while three have lost their lives.
How Many People Were Rescued From Satya Niketan Building?
The number of people rescued changed as the operation progressed. Earlier updates from officials indicated that several people had been taken to hospitals for treatment.
Delhi Police later said that nine people had been rescued and shifted to hospitals, with three deaths reported so far.
The casualty figures remained subject to change because search and rescue operations were still underway.
AIIMS Trauma Centre Receives Injured
Several people rescued from the collapsed structure were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for medical treatment.
According to an ANI report citing the AIIMS Trauma Centre, seven people were brought to the facility, while another person was taken to Safdarjung Hospital. Of those brought to AIIMS, two were declared brought dead.
Authorities continued coordinating with hospitals as rescue teams worked at the collapse site.
17 Ambulances Deployed At Satya Niketan
Balraj Singh, nodal officer of Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS), told ANI that five people had initially been shifted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre.
He said 17 ambulances were deployed at the site to transport injured or rescued people to hospitals.
Officials had earlier indicated that there could potentially be 25-30 casualties, although the exact number was not confirmed while rescue operations were continuing.
What Happened At Satya Niketan?
According to Delhi Police, the building was approximately 40 to 50 years old and consisted of a basement and five upper floors.
The structure was reportedly being used as PG accommodation. Police said repair work was underway in the basement at the time of the collapse.
The precise cause of the building collapse has not yet been conclusively established. An eyewitness suggested that renovation and construction activity may have played a role, but that claim has not been independently confirmed by authorities.
Eyewitness Describes Moment Building Collapsed
An eyewitness quoted by ANI said people nearby heard a loud rumbling sound before the building suddenly collapsed.
The witness described heavy dust and smoke at the location and said people immediately rushed outside after hearing the noise.
The eyewitness also claimed that children were among those inside or near the structure. However, authorities had not independently confirmed the number of children who may have been present at the time of the collapse.
Children Rescued Alive, Mayor Says
Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi said that some children had been rescued alive from the collapsed building.
He said NDRF personnel and other agencies were working at the site and expressed hope that more people could be safely rescued.
Rescue personnel continued carefully clearing debris while searching for possible survivors.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Visits Collapse Site
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reached the Satya Niketan site to oversee the rescue operation. In a statement shared on X, Gupta said teams from the DDMA, NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence were carrying out rescue operations.
She said the adjacent building had also been vacated as a precautionary measure and that the situation was being closely monitored.
Amit Shah Reviews Delhi Building Collapse Situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed distress over the building collapse and said he had spoken with the Delhi Chief Minister, Delhi Police Commissioner and NDRF Director General.
Shah said the local administration and NDRF were conducting rescue operations in coordination and that injured people were being provided with medical assistance.
He also expressed his wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.
Why Was The Satya Niketan Building Being Repaired?
Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the building collapsed.
An eyewitness claimed that renovation work was being undertaken to create additional rental space, but authorities have not confirmed that this was the cause of the collapse.
Investigators are expected to examine the condition of the building, the ongoing repair work and other structural factors as part of the assessment.
Rescue Operation Continues In South-West Delhi
The rescue operation remained active as teams searched the debris and assessed the safety of the surrounding area.
Authorities also took precautionary measures by vacating the adjacent building. Emergency teams remained deployed at the site to respond to any further developments.
The number of casualties and rescued people may change as the operation progresses and hospitals provide further updates
Delhi Building Collapse Latest News: What Happens Next?
The immediate priority remains the search and rescue operation and medical treatment of those who have been rescued. Authorities are also assessing the circumstances surrounding the collapse, including the reported repair work in the basement and the condition of the ageing structure. Further information on casualties, rescue efforts and the cause of the collapse is expected as officials continue their assessment.
