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CNBC Awaaz•07-10-2026, 17:04
Building Collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri, Several Feared Trapped
  • •A portion of a multi-story building suddenly collapsed in the Seemapuri area of northeast Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.
  • •The Delhi Fire Service received an alert regarding the incident at 3:30 pm and immediately rushed fire tenders to the spot.
  • •Relief and rescue operations are currently underway to safely pull out people feared trapped under the debris.
  • •Delhi Traffic Police urged citizens to avoid the Seemapuri roundabout and surrounding roads to ensure smooth movement of emergency vehicles.
  • •The exact cause of the accident and the full extent of damage are yet to be ascertained as rescue efforts continue.

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A multi-story building suddenly collapsed in the Seemapuri area of northeast Delhi, leaving a few people suspected to be trapped under the debris. The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the incident at 3:30 pm and immediately rushed fire tenders and rescue teams to the spot.

The Delhi Traffic Police appealed to citizens to avoid the Seemapuri roundabout, DLF Bhopura, and surrounding roads to ensure that ambulances and rescue vehicles faced no obstacles. They also urged people not to gather crowds, park vehicles, or stop near the accident site.

Relief and rescue operations are actively underway with fire service personnel searching for anyone trapped in the debris. Full information regarding the exact cause of the accident and the extent of the damage has not yet emerged as the situation continues to unfold.