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Building collapses near Saket, some students feared trapped, 12 rescued Around 12 people were rescued and some, including students, are feared trapped, after a four-storey building collapsed at Saidulajab near Saket Metro station on Saturday night. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officers said that a fifth floor was under construction in the building, which also housed a coaching centre for medical students. About 7.40 pm, as the building collapsed, the debris fell on an adjacent tin shed structure that worked as a makeshift canteen for the students, trapping some of the students. The DFS said a call regarding the collapse was received at 7.44 pm. Initially, three tenders and one incident response team were rushed to the spot. Later, additional resources, including another tender and a light van, were deployed to assist in the search and rescue efforts. “The ground+3 floor building completely collapsed on the adjacent tin shed canteen. Some students who were having dinner there got trapped under the debris,” the DFS said in a statement, adding that rescue operations will continue late into the night. Shah Zafar, a student who had joined the coaching centre 10 days ago, said he was …

One killed, 4 feared trapped after under-construction building ... A 41-year-old man was killed after an under-construction four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday amid continuous heavy rainfall in the national capital. Authorities fear that three to four people, including the building's owner, may still be trapped under the debris. The deceased, identified as Ram, was passing by the building when it suddenly collapsed, causing debris to fall on him. He died at the scene. Officials said the owner of the building, Ram Dua, is also believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams are carrying out an intensive search-and-rescue operation to locate and evacuate those feared buried under the collapsed structure. The Delhi Fire Service received information about the collapse at around 4:20 pm and rushed four fire tenders to the spot. Emergency personnel remain at the site as efforts to clear the debris and rescue the trapped individuals continue. Authorities said the rescue operation is currently underway, and the exact number of people trapped or injured is yet to be confirmed. Further details are awaited as emergency personnel continue effort…

Delhi: One dead, five feared trapped in Rohini building collapse A three-story under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday evening, killing one person and injuring another, while rescue teams pulled out three survivors. Authorities fear that around five more people remain trapped under the debris. New Delhi:One person died, and three others were rescued after a three-story under-construction building collapsed in the Rohini area of Delhi on Wednesday. Around five people are still feared to be trapped under the debris, according to police. The deceased individual was identified as Ram (42). The two rescued persons include Saddham (32), who was pulled alive from the rubble and admitted to Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital for treatment. Ram was brought dead to the hospital at around 5 pm, while Saddham sustained fractures to the pelvis and arm and is currently stable, hospital officials said. The collapse occurred at 4.20 pm near an MCD school in Sector 16 of Rohini as heavy rain lashed several parts of the national capital. Authorities, however, have not confirmed whether the rainfall contributed to the collapse. Police, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS…

Delhi: One killed, several feared trapped after under-construction ... One man was killed while several others were feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday (July 8). Delhi Municipal Corporation Mayor Pravesh Wahi toldANIthat a “passerby lost his life” in the incident. “The owner was personally overseeing the construction, and the building collapsed to one side, likely due to a weak pillar. A passerby lost his life, and one or two people have been rescued alive. The rescue operation is currently underway; we will know more in a short while.” Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the situation is being closely monitored. Taking to X, she wrote, “Information has been received about the collapse of a building under construction in Rohini. As soon as the information was received, Delhi Police, district administration, and relief and rescue teams immediately reached the spot.” “The rescue and evacuation operation is continuing with full promptness. The situation is being constantly monitored, and all relevant officials have been directed to ensure every necessary assistance. I pray to God for the safety of all,” the CM a…

Three-storey building collapses in Delhi’s Saket; several feared trapped Rescue operations under way; building was partly under construction, the officials said

Two-storey building collapses in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase II ... Two-storey building collapses in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase II, several feared trapped PTC News Desk:A building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase 2 at around 4:20 pm on Saturday. Several people were inside the building when the incident occurred. So far, five people have been rescued, while the owner and several others are still believed to be trapped under the debris. Police and emergency teams rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the collapse and launched rescue operations. Rescue workers are creating access routes to reach those trapped beneath the rubble. A crane has been used to lift the concrete roof slab and place it on bricks to allow air to reach people who may be trapped underneath. A JCB machine has also been brought in to speed up the rescue efforts. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been called to assist in the operation. One of the survivors, Ramesh, said it felt like an earthquake. He said the building suddenly collapsed and estimated that around 20 to 25 people were inside at the time. A member of the emergency response tea…

Man killed after under-construction building collapsed in Delhi's ... Man killed after under-construction building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16; Rescue Op underway By ANI | Updated: July 8, 2026 21:15 IST 2026-07-09T02:42:02+5:30 2026-07-08T21:15:08+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next New Delhi [India], July 8 : A 42-year-old man died, and several others are feared trapped after an under-construction ... Man killed after under-construction building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16; Rescue Op underway New Delhi [India], July 8 : A 42-year-old man died, and several others are feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Sector 16, Rohini, on Wednesday evening. Delhi Municipal Corporation Mayor Pravesh Wahi toldthat a "passerby lost his life" in the incident. "The owner was personally overseeing the construction, and the building collapsed to one side, likely due to a weak pillar. A passerby lost his life, and one or two people have been rescued alive. The rescue operation is currently underway; we will know more in a short while..." Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the situation is being closely monitored. Taking to X, she wrote, "Information …

Two-storey building collapses in Chandigarh; rescue teams race to save ... A two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh’s Industrial Area Phase-II on Saturday, trapping several people under the debris and triggering a massive rescue operation by the police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other emergency teams. The incident occurred at Plot No. 28/9 near Hotel The Fern, where a scrap-related business was reportedly operating. Police and rescue personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information about the collapse and launched efforts to search for those feared trapped beneath the rubble. Advertisement Officials said five people were pulled out of the debris during the initial rescue operation. However, the exact number of people trapped inside the building remained unclear. Advertisement Ramesh, one of the survivors rescued from the site, claimed that around 20 to 25 people were inside the building when it suddenly collapsed at around 4.20 pm. “It felt like an earthquake. Within moments, the entire building came crashing down, and everyone inside was trapped,” he said. To facilitate the rescue, NDRF personnel, assisted by heavy machinery, began removing concrete …

Delhi building collapse: 4 dead, rescuers look for survivors with hi ... A five-story building collapsed near the Saket Metro station in South Delhi on Saturday evening, leaving four people dead and initiating a massive emergency response amid fears that multiple individuals remain trapped under the debris. Search and rescue efforts are currently underway at the scene. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has arrived at the spot to oversee the entire situation. Last night, she expressed her deep concerns over the incident. “Deeply concerned by the building collapse incident near Saket Metro Station,” she said in a post on X. She added that rescue teams were working “on a war footing” and that every effort was being made to save those trapped. “The safety and well-being of every citizen remain our highest priority,” her post read. The building, with a coaching institute, cafes and offices operating in it and construction work underway on the third floor, collapsed in the Saeedulajab area at around 7:44 pm, close to the busy metro corridor. The structure, which was reportedly partly under construction, came crashing down suddenly, leaving behind a massive mound of debris. Emergency …

At least eight people feared trapped as building collapses in Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad; rescue efforts under way “Prima facie, it appears that due to heavy rains, the waste mound became loose and collapsed on top of the building,” Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Commissioner said

Delhi: Multi-storey building collapse in Saket, several feared trapped ... A multi-storey building collapsed in South Delhi’s Saket area on Saturday, with several people feared trapped under it. Rescue operations are currently underway. Emergency response teams are working at the scene. Fire Department officials said they received a call about the incident at 7:45 PM and immediately dispatched four fire tenders. Further information is still awaited, a DFS officer said. The entire multi-storey building collapsed, flattening into a massive mound of rubble, according to officials at the site. According to police sources, the building had a coaching institute on the ground floor and construction work was underway on upper floors. It is suspected that those trapped maybe students. “The caller informed that some people were trapped under the debris. We have sent four fire tenders and are waiting for updates from the fire officials carrying out the search and rescue operation,” the official said. Visuals from the site showed the building reduced to heaps of concrete, twisted metal and broken pillars, with debris strewn across the area. Residents and neighbours rushed to the spot carr…

16 feared trapped after building collapses in Pune amid heavy rain A three-storey administrative building at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy plant collapsed during heavy rain. Fifteen to sixteen workers are feared trapped under the debris following the afternoon incident. A large-scale rescue operation was immediately launched by the PCMC fire brigade. Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force were also rushed to assist. Rescue operations are currently underway to find those believed to be trapped.

Building collapses in Delhi's Rohini after rain; several feared trapped An under-construction house collapsed in northwest Delhi's Rohini on Wednesday evening. Rainfall preceded the incident, prompting an immediate rescue operation. Two individuals have been pulled from the debris so far. Rescue efforts are still underway near an MCD school in Sector 16. Police and other emergency teams have cordoned off the affected area.

Delhi’s Rohini building collapse: Death toll climbs to three, FIR registered On July 8, rescue operation launched identified four says Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini)

Under-construction house collapses in Delhi's Rohini; several feared trapped Two people were pulled out of the rubble as police, NDRF and other emergency teams rushed to the site and were joined by locals in the search and rescue efforts

Updated- July 08, 2026 06:41 pm IST - New Delhi The collapse of the under-construction house occurred at 4.20 p.m. near an MCD school in Rohini Sector 16, coinciding with heavy rainfall across several parts of Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma A three-storey under-construction house inDelhi's Rohini collapsed on Wednesday evening (July 8, 2026), trapping several people. Two people were pulled out of the rubble as police, NDRF and other emergency teams rushed to the site and were joined by locals in the search and rescue efforts. The collapse occurred at 4.20 p.m. near an MCD school in Rohini Sector 16, coinciding with heavy rainfall across several parts of Delhi. However, authorities have not yet confirmed whether the weather contributed to the incident. #WATCH| Delhi | An under-construction building in Sector 16, Rohini collapsed. Four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. More details awaited.pic.twitter.com/XjDjELYB8C The fire department dispatched four rescue teams to assist with the operation. Rescue personnel are working to pull out individuals trapped under the debris. Immediately after the collapse, panicked resi…

Building collapses in New Delhi, some people rescued, more feared trapped Nine people have reportedly been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in New Delhi, India.

2-storey building collapses in Chandigarh's Industrial Area; 2 dead, 5 ... Two persons died after an under-construction two-storey commercial building (No. 28/8) collapsed in Industrial Area, Phase II, on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Tarun Jain and Tarun Kaushik, were business partners. Five others were rescued from the debris. Following a six-hour rescue operation, teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Civil Defence, under the State Disaster Management Authority, extricated the two victims, who were trapped beneath the rubble. They were rushed to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32. One was declared brought dead, while the other succumbed to injuries during treatment. Five persons trapped under the debris were rescued, officials said. They were rushed to a hospital. The deceased were associated with the automobile business, with operations spread across North India. The incident occurred around 4.40 pm when the building suddenly collapsed. Eight persons were inside the structure at the time. “One of the victims was conscious and talking to us, while the other was pulled out unconscious. Their medical condition coul…

Delhi Building Collapse: 5 Dead, 12 Rescued; Builder Arrested, Rescue ... Delhi : At least five people died and 12 were rescued after a four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Burari area. The newly constructed building near Oscar Public School collapsed on January 27. Teams from the Police, Fire Department, and NDRF are at the site, and the removal of debris is underway. Builder Yogendra Bhati has been arrested, Delhi Police said. The deceased have been identified as Saadhna, 17, and Radhika, 7 and the third person -- a man -- is yet to be identified, they said. A police officer said that a rescue operation is underway and more people could be trapped under the debris. The Delhi Police, in a statement issued on Monday night, said they received information about the collapse at around 7 pm. It was a new construction spread in a 200 square yards area, it said. Police said that soon after the incident which was reported to the Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services, a rescue operation was launched. "Rescue operation is still underway. Multiple agencies like police, fire and NDRF are on the spot. Police have cordoned off the area and are collecting more details from the locals to kno…

Delhi Rohini Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises To 3 As Rescue Teams ... A four-storey under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Rohini on Wednesday afternoon after heavy rainfall, trapping several people beneath the debris and triggering a large-scale rescue operation. The Delhi Fire Service said it received a distress call at around 4:20 pm, following which multiple fire tenders, police personnel and teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were rushed to the site. Several people have been rescued, while search operations remain underway amid fears that more individuals could still be trapped. Officials have urged residents to stay away from the area as emergency responders continue rescue efforts. The collapse occurred near an MCD school in Rohini’s Sector 16, where heavy rainfall had lashed parts of the national capital earlier in the day. According to the Delhi Fire Service, the emergency call was received at 4:20 pm, prompting the deployment of multiple rescue teams. Police, NDRF personnel and local residents joined efforts to remove concrete slabs and twisted metal in the hope of reaching those trapped beneath the rubble. Deputy Commissioner of Poli…

Rohini building collapse: Death toll rises to 3 as rescuers pull 2 more ... The death toll in the collapse of a four-storey building under construction in northwest Delhi's Rohini rose to three on Thursday after rescuers pulled two more bodies from the debris during an overnight search operation, while one labourer was rescued alive, police said. The deceased were identified as Ram (42), a local tailor, Kafe alias Nurul (24), a labourer, and Ram Dua (62), the father of the building owner. Ram was taken to BSA Hospital after being pulled out of the rubble on Wednesday evening but was declared brought dead. The other two victims were recovered during the prolonged rescue operation that continued through the night. One labourer, identified as Saddam alias Ravi (32), was rescued alive from the collapsed structure and shifted to hospital for treatment, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Shashank Jaiswal said. Police said the rescue operation is almost complete, though debris removal is still underway to ensure that no one remains trapped. The building collapsed at around 4.20 pm on Wednesday at property numbers G-4/151 and G-4/152 near an MCD school in Sector 16, Rohini, shortly…

Two-Storey Building Collapses In Chandigarh Industrial Area; 2-3 Feared ... ETV Bharat / state Two-Storey Building Collapses In Chandigarh Industrial Area; 2-3 Feared Trapped, Rescue Underway Police, fire brigade, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. Eyewitnesses said the collapse felt like an earthquake ( ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : July 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM IST 1 Min Read Chandigarh: A two-storey building collapsed in the city's Industrial Area Phase-II on Saturday evening, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred near Hotel The Fern. Police, fire brigade, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. According to initial information, two to three people are feared trapped under the debris. The building suddenly gave way while workers and owners were reportedly inside. Eyewitnesses said the collapse felt like an earthquake, with the structure crashing down within seconds, causing chaos and panic. Rescue teams are using JCB machines and other equipment to clear the debris and search for those trapped. Authorities are yet to conf…