Delhi Tragedy: Multi‑Storey Building Collapses Near Saket Metro Station
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- May 31, 2026
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Rescue teams scramble as a four‑storey residential block caves in close to the Saket metro stop, leaving dozens injured and many feared missing.
A sudden structural failure at a residential building near Saket Metro has prompted frantic rescue operations, with officials fearing a high death toll.
Late afternoon on Monday, a four‑storey concrete building in South Delhi gave way just a stone’s throw from the Saket metro station. Neighbours say they heard a deafening crack, followed by the terrifying sight of walls and roofs collapsing like a house of cards.
Within minutes, the Delhi Fire Service, the National Disaster Response Force and dozens of local volunteers were on the scene, wading through dust and twisted steel. “It’s chaotic, but we’re doing everything we can,” a senior fire officer told reporters, his voice tinged with urgency.
Preliminary estimates suggest that more than 30 people were inside when the structure gave way. As of now, at least 12 injuries have been confirmed – some severe, others treated on the spot – while families frantically wait for news about their loved ones.
Rescue teams have employed cutting‑edge equipment, including thermal cameras and sniffer dogs, to locate anyone trapped beneath the rubble. Yet the narrow alleys and the building’s proximity to the metro tracks are making progress painfully slow.
Authorities have cordoned off the area, diverting traffic away from the main road that leads to the metro. “We’ve set up a temporary medical camp nearby; anyone with injuries should head there,” said a police spokesperson.
While the exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation, early speculation points to structural weaknesses exacerbated by illegal modifications. The municipal corporation has promised a swift probe and, if needed, stricter enforcement of building codes.
For now, the city watches with bated breath, hoping that the rescue workers will bring back more survivors and that the families awaiting news can find some solace amidst the tragedy.
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