Building Collapse in Delhi's Seemapuri Leaves Several Trapped
A four-storey building collapsed in New Seemapuri, Delhi, on Wednesday, with multiple individuals feared trapped under the debris.
The incident occurred around 3:30 PM, affecting nearby houses.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with some individuals already hospitalized.
Local residents reported cracks in the building prior to the collapse.
In a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon, a four-storey building collapsed in the New Seemapuri area of northeast Delhi, raising fears that several individuals may be trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse, which occurred around 3:30 PM near Idgah Machhli Mandi, has also impacted two to three adjacent houses, burying parts of them under debris.
Emergency services, including the Delhi Fire Service, received reports of the collapse shortly after it happened and quickly dispatched fire tenders to the scene. Delhi Police, along with civic officials and civil defense teams, arrived to initiate search and rescue operations. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajendra Prasad Meena, some individuals have been rescued and transported to hospitals, while two to three others are believed to still be trapped under the debris. He confirmed that those trapped are responsive, indicating that rescue efforts are ongoing.
Traffic disruptions have been reported in the vicinity, particularly around Seemapuri Gol Chakkar and DLF Bhopura, prompting the Delhi Traffic Police to issue an alert on social media. They have urged the public to avoid stopping, parking, or gathering near the site to facilitate the movement of ambulances and rescue vehicles. The police emphasized that keeping lanes clear is crucial for a swift response to the emergency.
Local residents expressed their concerns, stating that the building had shown signs of distress, including cracks, following tremors experienced in the Delhi-NCR region due to an earthquake in Uttarakhand the previous night. While residents speculate about the cause of the collapse, officials have indicated that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the exact reasons behind the incident.
This incident follows a similar tragedy nearly a month ago, when a five-storey building collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area, resulting in the loss of seven lives. As rescue operations continue in Seemapuri, the community remains anxious about the fate of those still unaccounted for.
