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Delhi Building Collapse: Two Dead, One Injured As 3 Storey Under-Construction Structure Falls In Chawri Bazar

Two people lost their lives and another sustained injuries after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazar Metro station, triggering an emergency rescue operation. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), the collapse was reported at around 9.50 am. Fire department personnel and…

A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area, resulting in two deaths and one injury. The incident occurred in Gali Sitara, close to the Chawri Bazar Metro station. Six fire department units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, responded to the scene, with officials overseeing the rescue efforts.

The collapse took place in one of Old Delhi's busiest commercial neighborhoods, a region known for its narrow lanes and crowded marketplaces. The tragedy unfolded before Diwali, a festive period when wholesale markets, including Chandni Chowk and Chawri Bazar, see a significant increase in visitor numbers.

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