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Five-storey Delhi building collapse kills one, three critical
A five-storey residential building in Delhi's Satya Niketan area collapsed, claiming at least one life. Three survivors pulled from the rubble were rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre in critical condition as rescue operations continued.
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Emergency response teams including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Fire Brigade mobilised immediately following the structural failure in Satya Niketan. Rescue workers conducted extensive search and recovery operations at the site throughout the incident.
Three persons extracted from the collapsed structure were transported to AIIMS Trauma Centre where they remain under critical care. Medical teams have been placed on standby as rescue operations continued to determine the full extent of casualties.
The circumstances leading to the building's collapse remain under investigation. Structural engineers and civic authorities are expected to examine the site once rescue operations conclude to establish the cause of the structural failure.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about building safety and structural integrity in the capital region. Authorities have indicated they will conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident.