Burari building collapse: At least two killed, 12 others rescued
Two people have died in the four-storey building collapse in north Delhi’s Burari area, police said on Tuesday (January 28, 2025).
The newly constructed building near Oscar Public School crashed on Monday evening. So far, 12 people have been rescued, they said.
“Two people have been found dead so far and 12 have been rescued,” said a police officer.
He added that a rescue operation is underway and more people could be trapped under the debris.
The Delhi Police, in a statement issued on Monday night, said they received information about the collapse at around 7 pm. It was a new construction spread in a 200 square yards area, it said.
Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said, “Our team rescued three girls and a man who were all taken to a nearby hospital,” The DFS said that the incident prompted an immediate response from the emergency services. DFS chief Garg said nine fire tenders have been deployed to the site to aid the rescue operations.
Police have cordoned off the area to prevent further accidents.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said on X, “This incident of building collapse in Burari is extremely sad. I have spoken to the local administration to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations. All possible help will be provided to the affected people.” Former Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said in a post, “This incident is very sad. Our MLA from Burari, Sanjeev Jha, has been instructed to immediately go there with party workers and help the administration in relief and rescue work. Also help the local people in every possible way.”
