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Five-Storey Building Collapses in Delhi’s Seemapuri; Several Feared Trapped
A five-storey building fell down in Seemapuri, an area in Delhi.
It happened on Wednesday afternoon, around 3:30.
People worried that some people might be under the rubble.
Firefighters, police and other rescuers went to help.
Some reports said people had already been taken to hospitals, but the total number of injured was not clear.
Rescuers continued searching.
Police asked drivers and bystanders to stay away so emergency vehicles could get through.
Officials said the reason the building fell still needed to be investigated.
A five-storey building collapsed in Seemapuri, northeast Delhi, at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7.
Several people were feared trapped, but the number of trapped people and the final toll were not confirmed.
The Delhi Fire Service sent fire tenders, and police and other responders began search and rescue operations.
Reports differed on casualties: one account said two people were injured, while a local resident said residents had rescued several people and taken them to hospitals.
Traffic was affected near Seemapuri Gol Chakkar, DLF Bhopura and nearby roads; traffic police urged people to avoid the area.
- Who
- People inside or near the building; Delhi Fire Service, police and other rescue teams responded.
- What
- A five-storey building collapsed, with several people feared trapped; reports on injuries differed and the final toll was unconfirmed.
- Where
- Seemapuri, northeast Delhi, near a fish market and Idgah Masjid.
- When
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.
- Why
- The cause was not known. Local residents reportedly linked cracks to earthquake tremors, but officials said the cause would be determined after an investigation.
Local residents’ account
Officials’ position
Possible cause of collapse
Local residents’ account
Some local residents said the building had developed cracks after earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR.
Officials’ position
Officials said the cause of the collapse was not yet known and would be determined after an investigation.
Casualties and rescues
Local residents’ account
A local resident said residents had rescued four to five people and taken them to hospitals; another account reported two injured.
Officials’ position
The final number of trapped people, injuries and casualties had not been confirmed; an official said no deaths had been reported so far.
Key facts
- Incident
- Five-storey building collapse
- Date and time
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.
- Location
- Seemapuri, northeast Delhi
- Rescue response
- Delhi Fire Service, police and other responders began search and rescue operations; reports said four fire tenders were deployed.
- People affected
- Several were feared trapped; one report said two people were injured, while other accounts described residents rescuing people. The total was unconfirmed.
- Traffic advisory
- Traffic was affected near Seemapuri Gol Chakkar, DLF Bhopura and adjoining roads; people were urged to avoid the area.
- Cause
- Unknown; officials said it would be determined after an investigation.
Quotes
Delhi Fire Service official
An official commenting on the response to the building collapse.
“A multi-storey building has collapsed in Seemapuri and rescue teams are working at the site. Traffic is affected around Seemapuri Gol Chakkar, DLF Bhopura and adjoining roads. Every clear lane gives an ambulance and rescue vehicle a faster way through. Please avoid the area if possible. Do not stop, park or gather near the site, and follow the directions of traffic personnel.”
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“Search and rescue operation is ongoing.”
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Local resident
A resident describing rescue efforts and people taken to hospital.
“Police came after half an hour. There is a child still trapped and some have been rescued by people and sent to hospitals. I have given CPR myself. Two to three people have been sent to hospital.”
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