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Construction Site Collapse in Paharganj, Delhi Leaves Eight Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:04 PM
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A partially built hotel collapsed on Sunday in Paharganj, Delhi, injuring eight people as workers were installing the roof on the second floor.
A partially constructed hotel building collapsed on Sunday in Paharganj, Delhi, when the structure gave way during construction work.
Eight workers were injured in the incident, suffering injuries ranging from minor to serious. Emergency services arrived quickly and provided medical assistance.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the roof was being installed on the second floor at the time of the collapse, which may have contributed to the failure of the structure.
The incident has heightened concerns over construction safety in the area. Police have ordered a halt to further work on the site until comprehensive safety checks are completed.
Eight workers were injured in the incident, suffering injuries ranging from minor to serious. Emergency services arrived quickly and provided medical assistance.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the roof was being installed on the second floor at the time of the collapse, which may have contributed to the failure of the structure.
The incident has heightened concerns over construction safety in the area. Police have ordered a halt to further work on the site until comprehensive safety checks are completed.