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Building Collapse Near Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in North-East Delhi Claims One Life
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 11:15 PM
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A residential building in Tahirpur, North-East Delhi, collapsed on a street opposite Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, killing one person and injuring three.
The roof of a building under construction in Tahirpur, a neighbourhood in North-East Delhi, gave way and collapsed onto the street directly opposite Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital. The sudden failure caused the structure to fall onto the road, trapping people nearby.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others sustained injuries of varying severity. Emergency responders quickly arrived, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the adjacent hospital for treatment.
Police and municipal officials have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety standards in the rapidly developing parts of the capital.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid the vicinity until the site is cleared and safety checks are completed.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others sustained injuries of varying severity. Emergency responders quickly arrived, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the adjacent hospital for treatment.
Police and municipal officials have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety standards in the rapidly developing parts of the capital.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid the vicinity until the site is cleared and safety checks are completed.