A building collapse in Satya Niketan, south Delhi, has killed 3 people and left 5 others in critical condition, while several people remain trapped in the debris. The incident took place on Sunday in a congested lane near Delhi University’s South Campus.
The structure was an around 50-year-old, 5-storey building that housed a boys’ hostel. Its collapse brought rescue teams into a tightly packed residential area, where access to the debris was difficult.
Rescue operation in a congested lane
Rescuers are working to locate and remove people believed to be trapped inside. Oxygen support was sent into the collapsed structure for those still awaiting rescue.
Visual evidence from the scene shows NDRF personnel carrying an injured person on a stretcher. The rescued person is wearing a neck-support device, while emergency workers and firefighters operate in the surrounding area.
The reported casualty figures reflect the latest details in the incident account: 3 people have died and 5 are critically injured. Several others are still feared trapped, making the continuing search operation the immediate priority.
Location and building details
Satya Niketan is near Delhi University’s South Campus. The building stood in a congested bylane and was being used to accommodate boys in a hostel, increasing concern about the number of people who may have been inside when it collapsed.
The structure was estimated to be around 50 years old and had 5 storeys. Further details about the cause of the collapse, the identities of those affected and the final number of people inside were not immediately available.
What happens next
Rescue teams are expected to continue searching the debris for trapped people and to move the injured for medical care. The confirmed toll and the number of survivors may change as the operation progresses.
Conclusion
The Satya Niketan collapse has caused 3 deaths, left 5 people critical and triggered an ongoing search for those still trapped. Rescue teams are continuing efforts at the hostel building near South Campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the building collapse?
The collapse occurred in Satya Niketan in south Delhi, near Delhi University’s South Campus.
Q. What kind of building collapsed?
It was a 5-storey building that housed a boys’ hostel.
Q. How old was the building?
The building was estimated to be around 50 years old.
Q. Were people trapped inside?
Yes. Several people were reported trapped after the collapse.
Q. Was oxygen provided during the rescue?
Yes. An oxygen cylinder was dropped to help people inside the debris.
