This past Saturday, amidst incessant rainfall in South East Delhi’s Jaitpur area, a catastrophic incident occurred when a house wall suddenly collapsed, trapping several people under the debris. Tragically, all 8 victims succumbed to their injuries. Immediate rescue operations were commenced by local residents and rescue teams, focusing on rapid relief efforts. The victims included 3 men, 2 women, and 2 young girls, painting a grim picture of this unfortunate event.
According to the information available, five injured individuals were rushed to Safdarjung Hospital; tragically, three of them passed away during treatment. The other three injured had been admitted to AIIMS Trauma Center, where they too succumbed. Another victim, Hashimul, who had been undergoing treatment at a hospital, has also been reported dead.
Among the deceased, the men were identified as 30-year-old Shabibul, 30-year-old Rabibul, and 45-year-old Mutt Ali. The women were 25-year-old Rubina and 25-year-old Dolly. Tragically, the young girls, 6-year-old Rukhsana and 7-year-old Hasina, also lost their lives.
Local Heroes Spring Into Action
Local resident Anand Jaiswal recounted that immediately following the accident, neighborhood folks hastily began clearing the debris, working tirelessly to extract the trapped victims. He described the event as deeply harrowing, with most victims sustaining severe injuries on site.
Post-Incident Evacuation by Authorities - DCP
South East’s DCP revealed that the accident occurred due to the wall of a 10-15-year-old slum collapsing, primarily inhabited by scrap dealers. The downpour caused this fatal collapse, exacerbated by the weak foundation of the wall. Upon receiving news of the collapse, police teams swiftly reached the site, facilitated rescues, and transported victims to hospitals. The DCP confirmed that following the unfortunate incident, the slum has been completely evacuated for safety reasons.
