Delhi Collapse: Three-Storey Under-Construction Building Crumbles in Chawri Bazaar

A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar at around 10 AM, triggering a major rescue operation. Initial reports indicated that two people had died, although a later update in the report mentioned one confirmed death. Several others are feared trapped beneath the debris. Following the collapse, the Fire Department was alerted, and six fire tenders along with rescue teams reached the spot. Personnel began removing the debris and searching for people who might still be trapped. Visuals from the site showed the collapsed structure surrounded by closely packed houses in an area known for its extremely narrow lanes. The congested surroundings have made access and rescue operations particularly challenging. The report noted that the morning timing may have helped emergency teams reach the location before daytime traffic increased further. Rescue operations were continuing, while the exact number of casualties and the cause of the building collapse remained unclear.