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Delhi Building Collapse Toll Rises to 3 After 47-Hour Rescue Effort
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:37 AM
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The death toll from the collapse of a three-storey building in Delhi has risen to three after a body was recovered following a 47-hour rescue operation.
The death toll from a structural collapse in Delhi has increased to three following the recovery of a victim's body after nearly two days of intense rescue operations. The incident occurred when a three-storey structure gave way at approximately 9:45 am on Thursday, triggering an immediate and large-scale emergency response.
Rescue teams worked continuously for 47 hours to search for survivors and recover victims from the rubble. The latest recovery marks a grim milestone in the aftermath of the collapse, confirming the fatality of a third individual trapped under the debris.
Authorities have launched a massive rescue and investigation operation in the wake of the disaster. While the primary focus remains on securing the site and recovering any remaining missing persons, the cause of the structural failure is under scrutiny.
The incident has drawn significant attention to building safety standards in the capital. Local administration and disaster management teams are coordinating efforts to manage the aftermath and provide support to the affected families.
Rescue teams worked continuously for 47 hours to search for survivors and recover victims from the rubble. The latest recovery marks a grim milestone in the aftermath of the collapse, confirming the fatality of a third individual trapped under the debris.
Authorities have launched a massive rescue and investigation operation in the wake of the disaster. While the primary focus remains on securing the site and recovering any remaining missing persons, the cause of the structural failure is under scrutiny.
The incident has drawn significant attention to building safety standards in the capital. Local administration and disaster management teams are coordinating efforts to manage the aftermath and provide support to the affected families.