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Delhi Fire Service Races to Seemapuri After Five‑Storey Building Collapses, Several Trapped
Published: October 7, 2026
Delhi Fire Service rushed to a five‑storey building collapse in Seemapuri on Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, after the structure fell at 3:30 p.m., trapping several residents. Rescue teams are operating amid traffic restrictions, while authorities urge the public to avoid the area and clear lanes for ambulances.
Delhi Fire Service rushed to a five‑storey building collapse in Seemapuri on Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, after the structure fell at 3:30 p.m., trapping several residents.
The incident follows a hostel tragedy in Satya Niketan a month earlier that claimed seven lives and left dozens injured, reminding authorities of the city’s ongoing safety concerns.
A DFS officer said rescue teams were working to extricate occupants from the rubble, while the Delhi Traffic Police posted on X that the site would block lanes around Seemapuri Gol Chakkar, DLF Bhopura, and adjacent roads.
Officials urge commuters to keep a 500‑meter buffer, clear routes for ambulances, and refrain from stopping or gathering near the scene.
The fire service continues its search amid uncertain casualty figures; no official death toll has been released yet.