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Two Under-Construction Buildings Collapse in NCR as Probes Begin

A preliminary police account in Greater Noida cites shuttering removal as a likely trigger.

Faridabad building collapse: The cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained.
Police officials said that the owner has been directed to get the debris cleared from the area.
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Overview

  • An under-construction structure in Faridabad collapsed in the morning with no injuries reported, according to police.
  • The Faridabad site caused damage to an adjacent shop and 11kV power lines, with officials directing the owner to clear debris and secure the area.
  • Fire and police officials in Faridabad cited high groundwater and shallow piling as a suspected early factor pending a formal investigation.
  • In Rabupura, Greater Noida, the roof of a three-storey house under construction gave way around 11:50 am, prompting police to call the NDRF for rescue.
  • Casualty reports from Rabupura remain inconsistent, with initial accounts noting one death and five injured and later updates naming four deceased as authorities verify details.