Eight people were injured after a portion of an under-construction hotel building collapsed in central Delhi's Paharganj area on Sunday evening, officials said.
The incident occurred around 4.40 pm near a government school when a section of the building gave way during construction work. The injured were rushed to Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
According to officials, construction workers were engaged in laying a roof slab when part of the structure suddenly collapsed. Police and emergency services were alerted, and rescue teams were dispatched to the spot.
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The injured were identified as Sheikh Saddam (37), Sheikh Raja (20), Mohammad Suhail (50), Sanjud Khan (40), Gautam Yadav (28), Varun Yadav (36), Raja (36) and Mantsu (40).
Some sustained fractures, while others suffered minor injuries. All eight were taken to hospital for medical attention.
Police personnel and local residents helped shift the injured to hospital before the fire department teams arrived.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said no deaths had been reported in the incident.
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The Delhi Fire Service received information about the collapse around 4.40 pm, following which fire tenders and emergency response personnel were sent to the location.
Police also reached the site and initiated necessary action, while rescue personnel examined the damaged structure.
According to preliminary information, work was underway on the second-floor roof slab of the proposed hotel when a section of the building collapsed.
Initial observations suggested that the supporting columns were wet and the structure appeared to be leaning towards one side. However, the exact cause of the collapse has yet to be established.
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Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the condition of the under-construction structure and the work being carried out when the collapse occurred.
The incident comes days after another building collapse in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area claimed seven lives, raising fresh concerns about construction safety in densely populated parts of the national capital.
Officials have not yet announced any findings regarding responsibility for Sunday's collapse, and further investigation is underway.