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Three storey building collapses in Delhis Saket area, several feared trapped, rescue teams and four fire tenders deployed, more details awaited

A rescue operation is underway to save people who are trapped underneath of a collapsed building in Delhi’s Saket (Image for representation)
A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Saket area on Saturday evening. It is feared that several people are trapped underneath. The Fire Department was alerted at 7:45 AM.
Rescue teams are currently operating at the scene and three individuals have been successfully rescued; however, it is suspected that several others remained trapped, prompting an ongoing rescue operation.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, the five-storey structure which housed various offices, was largely vacant due to it being a Saturday; the few offices that were operational had already closed down by 6:00 PM. “We have sent four fire tenders to the spot and further details are awaited,” the DFS officer said.
However, when the five-storey commercial building collapsed, its debris cascaded onto adjacent structures. Specifically, rubble fell into a canteen operating within a neighboring building, where it is feared that some people may be trapped.
The Delhi Police and the Delhi Fire Service are currently on the scene, joined by the NDRF.
Delhi CM Extends Condolences
In a post on X, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, “Deeply concerned by the building collapse incident near Saket Metro Station. Teams from NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, “Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are carrying out rescue operations on a war footing. Every possible effort is being made to safely rescue those trapped and provide immediate assistance to the affected families.”
Deeply concerned by the building collapse incident near Saket Metro Station.Teams from NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are carrying out rescue operations on a war footing. Every possible effort is being made to safely rescue those…
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) May 30, 2026
“The situation is being closely monitored, and all concerned agencies are working in coordination. The safety and well-being of every citizen remain our highest priority,” she added.
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