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Delhi Building Collapse: Third Day of Rescue, Another Body Recovered
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:45 PM
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A three‑storey building in Delhi collapsed early Thursday, prompting a rescue operation that has now entered its third day. Authorities have recovered another body from the debris.
A three‑storey commercial building in Delhi collapsed at approximately 9.45 a.m. on Thursday, sending a wave of debris across the surrounding streets. Rescue teams from the Delhi Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and the National Disaster Response Force converged on the site within minutes.
The operation, now in its third day, has seen a steady stream of workers clearing rubble and conducting search operations. Earlier this week, a body was recovered from the wreckage; today, authorities announced the recovery of a second body.
Officials have not yet released details on the number of injured or the cause of the collapse. The site remains cordoned off, and the rescue effort continues with hopes of locating any remaining survivors.
Residents in the vicinity have been advised to stay clear of the area, while the Delhi Municipal Corporation has begun preliminary investigations into the structural integrity of nearby buildings.
The operation, now in its third day, has seen a steady stream of workers clearing rubble and conducting search operations. Earlier this week, a body was recovered from the wreckage; today, authorities announced the recovery of a second body.
Officials have not yet released details on the number of injured or the cause of the collapse. The site remains cordoned off, and the rescue effort continues with hopes of locating any remaining survivors.
Residents in the vicinity have been advised to stay clear of the area, while the Delhi Municipal Corporation has begun preliminary investigations into the structural integrity of nearby buildings.