Five‑storey building collapses in Delhi’s Seemapuri, five rescued, rescue continues

On Wednesday afternoon, a multi‑storey residential building in the Seemapuri neighbourhood of Delhi gave way, causing a partial collapse that sent debris onto the surrounding streets. Emergency services were alerted within minutes and arrived at the scene to assess the damage and initiate rescue operations.
The collapse resulted in five individuals being pulled to safety by fire‑brigade personnel and volunteers. Several other occupants are believed to be trapped under the rubble, prompting a coordinated effort by the Delhi Fire Service, police, and disaster response teams to locate and extricate them.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure. Preliminary reports suggest possible violations in construction standards, but a detailed inquiry will follow. Rescue work continues through the night, with officials urging nearby residents to stay clear of the site for safety reasons.