In a tragic incident, a four-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Saturday in Shakti Vihar, northeast Delhi, leaving four people dead and several others feared trapped under the debris, officials confirmed.
According to Delhi Police, the collapse occurred around 3:00 AM, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The incident was reported at Dayalpur police station.
A rescue operation was swiftly launched after police and emergency teams reached Gali No. 1, Shakti Vihar, the site of the collapse.
“So far, 14 people have been rescued and rushed to GTB Hospital. Unfortunately, four were declared brought dead by doctors,” said a senior police official.
Initial reports suggest that around 22 people were inside or near the building at the time of the collapse. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with multiple teams including police, fire brigade, and disaster response units working at the site to locate and extract anyone still trapped.
The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, and authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation once rescue operations conclude.
Further updates are awaited as the situation develops.
