New Delhi: Panic gripped the Welcome area of northeast Delhi after a building’s projecting balcony slab, locally known as a chajja, suddenly collapsed in X Block near Photo Chowk. A girl sustained injuries in the incident, triggering alarm among residents and drawing a crowd to the spot.
Delhi Police, the Fire Department and teams from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) rushed to the location after receiving information about the incident. Emergency personnel assessed the situation and initiated the necessary response.
Sudden Collapse Triggers Panic Among Residents
According to the available information, the incident occurred in X Block, within the jurisdiction of Welcome police station, when the structure projecting from a building gave way without warning.
The girl was injured in the collapse. Local residents reportedly rushed to help her and took her to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, her identity, age and current medical condition had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.
The incident raised immediate concerns among residents about the safety of the building and the circumstances that led to the collapse.
Police, Fire Brigade and Disaster Management Teams Respond
Following the incident, teams from Delhi Police and the Fire Department reached the site, while DDMA personnel also assessed the situation.
The Delhi Police crime investigation team visited the location to collect evidence and examine the circumstances surrounding the collapse. The findings are expected to help investigators establish how the incident occurred and whether any structural issues contributed to it.
What Caused the Building Structure to Collapse?
The exact cause of the collapse remains unknown. Police are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances that led to the structure giving way.
No official confirmation has yet been issued regarding the building’s structural condition or any possible construction-related deficiencies. Further findings from the investigation will be needed to establish the cause and determine whether any safety lapses were involved.
