Rescuers Search for People Trapped in a New Delhi Building Collapse as Death Toll Rises to 6
Rescuers pulled at least 12 people from the rubble as officials said water buildup and repair work may have caused the collapse.
- A five-story hostel collapsed on Sunday in Satya Niketan near Delhi University, killing six people and injuring six others as rescue crews pulled at least 12 survivors from the rubble in New Delhi.
- The at least 55-year-old structure had undergone renovations since August, while preliminary findings suggest water accumulation and basement digging work may have triggered the collapse during India's June-to-September monsoon season.
- With about 80% of debris cleared, Search and Rescue teams including Police continue combing through the site on the second day, using earthmovers and sniffer dogs to locate any remaining trapped individuals.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a new policy requiring periodic structural audits and safety certificates for public-use buildings, including student accommodations, nursing homes and schools.
- Gupta stated that no public activity will be permitted in buildings failing to comply with the new safety standards, establishing enforcement mechanisms to prevent future collapses in aging structures.
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An apartment building in the Indian capital has collapsed, trapping dozens of people under the rubble. At least three people have died, and eight have been rescued so far. The exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation, but the tenant is believed to have started digging in the basement to expand the hostel and increase income from renting out rooms.
Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Bangladesh High Commission Extends Condolences as Death Toll Rises to 6
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Rescuers search for people trapped in a New Delhi building collapse as death toll rises to 6
Search and rescue teams are combing through the debris of a collapsed building in New Delhi as the death toll has climbed to six.
CCTV footage of the Satya Niketan accident in Delhi has surfaced. Six people have been confirmed dead so far. Another body was recovered during debris removal late last night. The deceased include a student and a laborer, while the identities of the four deceased have not yet been established. The condition of five people injured in the accident is reported to be critical.
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