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Delhi Seemapuri Building Collapse: Part of 3-Storey Structure Falls, Two Rescued
- •A portion of a three-story building collapsed in Delhi's Seemapuri area near the fish market on Wednesday afternoon.
- •Delhi Fire Service and police rushed to the scene immediately after receiving a call at 3:31 PM and launched a rescue operation.
- •Two people have been successfully rescued from the debris while search and clearing operations continue.
- •Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory urging citizens to avoid the Seemapuri roundabout and DLF Bhopura routes to keep paths clear for emergency vehicles.
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The front portion of a three-story building near the fish market in Seemapuri collapsed on October 7, 2026, prompting a joint rescue and relief operation by the Delhi Fire Service and police. Two people were successfully rescued from the debris, while search and debris-clearing work continued.
Delhi Traffic Police reported severe traffic disruptions near the Seemapuri roundabout and DLF Bhopura. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area, keep routes clear for emergency vehicles and ambulances, and refrain from parking vehicles or gathering near the incident site.
No official information regarding any casualties had come to light so far, though initial reports indicated that some individuals might be trapped under the rubble. Emergency response teams immediately rushed to the location to clear the debris and check for trapped victims.
