NEW DELHI, July 12, 2025 – A four-storey residential building in the densely populated Seelampur area of North-East Delhi collapsed this evening, sparking fears that numerous residents may be trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency services are on the scene, battling against time to locate and extricate survivors.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud roar around [Approximate Time of Collapse, e.g., 5:30 PM IST] before the structure, believed to be several decades old, crumbled to the ground in a matter of seconds. Dust and debris filled the narrow lanes, causing panic among local residents.

Initial reports from the Delhi Fire Service indicate that multiple fire tenders and rescue teams have been dispatched to the site. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has also been alerted and is mobilizing its specialized units for search and rescue operations.

“We received a call about a building collapse in Seelampur and immediately dispatched our teams,” a Delhi Fire Service official stated. “The area is quite congested, which is making access challenging for our heavy equipment, but our priority is to save lives.”

Local police have cordoned off the area to manage the surging crowd and facilitate unimpeded movement for rescue vehicles. Ambulances are also lined up, prepared to transport any injured individuals to nearby hospitals.

The exact number of people trapped inside the collapsed building remains unconfirmed. Residents of adjacent buildings, some visibly shaken, have expressed concerns for their neighbors. Many were seen desperately trying to contact family members and friends who lived in the ill-fated structure.

While the cause of the collapse is not yet known, preliminary speculation among locals points to the age of the building and potential structural weaknesses exacerbated by recent heavy rains. Authorities have stated that a thorough investigation will be launched once the immediate rescue operations are complete.