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Four‑storey residential building collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri, rescue teams on site

Reported by Rohit Yadav (Staff Writer) · Hindustan Times - India ·

Verified — Confirmed by a second source: Times of India - Top Stories

Confirmed by a second source: Times of India - Top Stories

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Four‑storey residential building collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri, rescue teams on sitePhoto: Wikimedia Commons

A four‑storey residential building collapsed in the Seemapuri neighbourhood of Delhi, and rescue teams have been sent to the site. Emergency workers are searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble. The collapse was reported by local authorities who confirmed the building had four floors. Nearby residents were evacuated as a safety precaution. No official casualty figures have been released yet.

Context

Building collapses in crowded urban areas raise safety concerns and often lead to checks on construction quality. Such incidents highlight the need for strict building regulations in rapidly growing cities.

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