Two Dead After Under-Construction Building Collapses in Old Delhi
· India · Times of India, India Today, Hindustan Times
Two people died after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in the Chawri Bazaar area of Old Delhi on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazaar Metro station, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. At least six fire units were dispatched to the site to conduct search and rescue operations for those feared trapped under the debris. This collapse follows a similar incident in south Delhi's Satya Niketan two months ago, which resulted in seven fatalities. Authorities are currently managing the site and investigating the circumstances of the structural failure.
Why it matters
The collapse highlights ongoing concerns regarding building safety and construction regulations in densely populated areas of Delhi.
Read the original report — Times of India
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