Delhi Building Collapse: Two Dead, Eight Injured in Welcome Area

A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Welcome area, killing two people and injuring eight, including a one-year-old baby. Rescue operations are ongoing, with several people feared trapped under the rubble. The Delhi Fire Services and police are on the scene, and seven fire tenders have been deployed to assist in the rescue efforts.

A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Welcome area on Saturday morning (July 12, 2025), resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries, including a one-year-old baby. Rescue operations are ongoing, with several people feared trapped under the rubble. The Delhi Fire Services and police are on the scene, and seven fire tenders have been deployed to assist in the rescue efforts.

The incident occurred at around 7 a.m. in the morning, with multiple agencies, including fire tenders and local volunteers, working to rescue those trapped. Three people have been rescued and rushed to a hospital, while a family of ten was reported to be living in the building [1]. Locals, who were out for their morning walks, acted as first responders, trying to rescue people before professional help arrived.

The cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained. The Delhi Fire Service chief, Atul Garg, confirmed that seven fire tenders were deployed to the site and three people were rescued. The search operation continues, with the hope of finding and rescuing any remaining trapped individuals [2].

This incident comes just a few months after a similar incident in Delhi's Mustafabad area, where a four-storey building collapsed, killing four people and injuring 13 [2]. The recent building collapse has raised concerns about the structural integrity of buildings in Delhi and the need for better safety measures.

The government is closely monitoring the situation and is confident that Apple’s contingency plans will mitigate any disruptions to its iPhone production in India, despite the recall of Foxconn’s Chinese engineers [3]. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is tracking production targets and is reassured by Apple's alternative plans to bring in experts from Taiwan and the United States.

The ongoing rescue operation is a testament to the collective efforts of various agencies and the community. As the investigation into the cause of the collapse continues, the focus remains on the safety and well-being of the affected families.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/building-collapse-delhi-welcome-many-trapped-july-12-2025/article69803370.ece
[2] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/several-feared-trapped-as-4-storey-building-collapses-in-delhis-welcome-area-8863390
[3] https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/foxconn-chinese-engineer-recall-govt-confident-in-apple-india-plans-125071101505_1.html