Two Killed In Late-Night Building Collapse In Delhi's Burari Area
A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Burari area, killing two people. Rescue operations are underway to save around 20 people trapped under the rubble.
Burari Building Collapse News: The building collapse in Delhi's Burari area has caused at least two deaths. The four-storey building collapsed late on Monday. Around 20 people were feared trapped under the rubble, following which rescue operations were launched. So far, 12 people have been rescued.
#Delhi: 12 people have been rescued in a four-storey recently built building collapse incident in a 200 square yards area in #Burari. The rescue operation by the police, the Fire department, DDMA and @NDRFHQ is underway. pic.twitter.com/S2xGPrhx5u
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 28, 2025
The newly constructed Kaushik Enclave built over 200 square yards collapsed around 6:30 PM on Monday. The Delhi Police has confirmed only two deaths so far, reported news agency ANI.
VIDEO | A newly constructed four-storey building came crashing down Monday evening in north Delhi's #Burari, officials said, adding 12 people have been rescued. Morning visuals from the incident site as rescue work continues.#DelhiNews
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 28, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/SwazCTIi6D
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari rushed to the spot and took stock of the rescue operations in Burari. He said: "A 4-storey building has collapsed after the construction was complete, this raises a lot of questions... The police and the NDRF have said that there is a possibility of some people still being stuck... Whoever is responsible will not be spared...but right now our priority is to rescue all the people..."
#WATCH | Burari building collapse | Delhi: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "... It was a 4-storey building and the construction was completed. The POP work for finishing was underway... As per the police reports, 20-22 people were trapped... 12 people have been rescued. The NDRF is at… pic.twitter.com/LsluvnCEm0
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025
CM Atishi assured of all help in the rescue operation. Taking to X, she wrote: "This incident of building collapse in Burari is extremely sad. I have spoken to the local administration to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations. All possible help will be provided to the affected people."
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