Building collapse in Seemapuri, Delhi
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Local authorities, rescue teams
Seemapuri, Delhi, India
October 7, 2026
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A building collapsed in Seemapuri, Delhi, on Wednesday, resulting in three deaths, including a child and a pregnant woman. Eight people were injured, and eleven were rescued from the debris. Authorities are investigating whether earthquake-related cracks contributed to the collapse.
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