NEW DELHI — A building collapsed in the Indian capital on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others, according to officials.
The five-story structure, which served as a boys’ hostel, came down in Satya Niketan, a densely populated area known for its private student housing near a Delhi University campus.
Fire officer Abhilash Malik reported that roughly 30 to 40 individuals remained trapped beneath the debris.
Lawmaker Anil Sharma noted that some individuals had been rescued, while several others trapped inside were calling for help and remained in contact with rescuers.
Police, firefighters, and crews from India’s disaster response agency searched the rubble as earthmovers cleared debris to help rescuers reach those trapped inside.
Officials confirmed that at least two people were hospitalized in critical condition.
The cause of the collapse remains unknown at this time.
Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken aging structures.
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