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Rescue Efforts Continue After Deadly Building Collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad

Four fatalities confirmed, 14 rescued, and up to 10 people still feared trapped as authorities investigate the cause of the collapse.

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National Disaster Response Force personnel and volunteers carry out rescue work after a multi-storied building collapsed in Delhi's Mustafabad.
The incident was reported at 3.02 am early Saturday morning to Dayalpur police station (ANI/ video grab)

Overview

  • A four-storey residential building in Delhi's Mustafabad collapsed around 3 a.m. on April 19, following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms the previous night.
  • Four people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others have been rescued and taken to GTB Hospital for treatment.
  • Officials estimate that eight to ten individuals remain trapped under the rubble as rescue operations continue at the site.
  • The National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Police, fire services, and dog squads are conducting search and rescue efforts, with local residents assisting.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse, which highlights recurring safety issues in aging and poorly constructed buildings across India.