Building collapse in Delhi; no fatalities were reported

Another under-construction building collapsed in the Alipur area of north Delhi on Sunday September 20, just days after the building collapse in Satya Niketan that killed seven people. Specifically, police received a call about the collapse at around 11 a.m. and quickly arrived at the site. Also, immediately arrived four ambulances, a fire tender and a disaster management vehicle.

According to a preliminary investigation, workers were carrying out lintel work when the temporary shuttering supporting the structure, locally known as “balli,” apparently gave way. It should be noted that no casualties or injuries were reported according to the spokesman of the police.

Several workers were working at the site when the incident occurred. Police confirmed that everyone was safe and no one was trapped under the rubble. In all, as of present the cause of the collapse is not known yet, however, an investigation is undergoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.