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Delhi building collapse: people feared trapped

Published 6 September 2026

Several people are feared trapped after a building collapsed in the Satya Niketan area of South West Delhi on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred near Shiv Mandir, with rescue operations underway to locate and assist those potentially buried under the debris. The collapse was reported to authorities at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time. According to officials from the Delhi Fire Service and police, multiple teams were dispatched to the scene. Five fire tenders and police units were rushed to the location to manage the situation and conduct search and rescue efforts. An official from the Delhi Fire Service confirmed that rescue operations were active and that personnel were working to determine the number of individuals trapped and the full extent of the structural damage. As of the latest reports, no casualties have been officially confirmed. The primary focus of the emergency response remains on locating and extracting any individuals who may be trapped. The situation is described as developing, with authorities awaiting further details as the operation progresses.

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