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Seemapuri Building Crumbles: Trapped Feared
7 Oct
Summary
- A building partially collapsed in Delhi's Seemapuri area.
- Rescue operations are currently underway at the site.
- Traffic is affected around the collapse area.
A portion of a residential building collapsed in Delhi's Seemapuri on Wednesday afternoon, sparking a large search-and-rescue operation. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 3:30 PM, prompting the dispatch of multiple fire engines to the scene.
Rescue teams, including Delhi Police, are actively working to locate and extricate any individuals believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred near Machli Mandi.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the Seemapuri Gol Chakkar and surrounding roads due to significant traffic disruptions. The incident echoes a previous building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area a month prior.
