A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi on Wednesday morning, 5 November 2026. Two people died and three were rescued, while rescue work was still going on.
What happened
- The building collapsed at around 9:50 AM on 5 November 2026, in Gali Sitara, near Chawri Bazaar Metro Station, Old Delhi.
- A slab was being cast on the third floor when the building came down, according to Delhi Police.
- 2 people died and 3 were rescued, one of them injured but out of danger, as per Delhi Police and hospital information.
- Several others were feared trapped at the time of reporting, and rescue work was ongoing.
Illegal construction, FIR filed
Delhi Police said the construction was illegal. An FIR has been registered against the building owners and the contractor.
Rescue operation
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said rescue work was on a “war footing”. Delhi Fire Services sent 6 fire units, along with Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS, and NDRF teams.
The identities of those who died have not been officially confirmed, so they are not named here.
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