Death toll in Delhi building collapse rises to 4, more feared trapped

On Wednesday afternoon, a four-story building collapsed in Northeast Delhi's New Seemapuri, leaving four people dead and potentially two more trapped. The building, measuring 225 square feet, had developed cracks following earthquake tremors the previous day. Rescue operations were ongoing, with officials fearing that one to two individuals might still be trapped under the debris.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported that 75% of the rubble had been cleared, though full clearance could take several more hours. Neighbors rushed to the scene, pulling people from the rubble and transporting them to hospitals. The structure, a ground-plus-three-floor building, had been on the site for around 20-25 years and was adjacent to a mosque, which also suffered damage in the collapse.

The building's owner, Anwar, and his family members were not present when the structure fell; however, Nushrat, a three-year-old son of one of his daughters, remained trapped under the debris.