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India news: Several feared trapped as building collapses in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar
A building under construction collapsed in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring at least one. The incident took place in a crowded wholesale market during the festive shopping rush, raising concerns about safety at busy construction sites.
Six fire units were sent to Gali Sitara, near Chawri Bazar Metro station, after the first alerts around 10 am; the number of people inside was initially unclear. The collapse follows another in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area two months earlier, which killed seven. Separately, all 11 people missing after two rescue boats capsized in Telangana were found safe.
In short
- Two people died in a Chawri Bazaar building collapse.
- At least one person was pulled out injured.
- All 11 people missing after a Telangana boat accident were rescued.