NewsWorld newsEmergencyA building used as a hostel for children in New Delhi's Satya Niketan has collapsed trapping dozens of people in the rubble11:17, 06 Sep 2026Updated 16:08, 06 Sep 2026At least two people are dead and five critical after a hostel for students collapsed in Delhi with at least 40 others feared trapped under the rubble.‌At least 12 fire crews were deployed to the horror scene in the India capital's Satya Niketan area. Information about the incident was first received at 1.33pm local time (9.03am UK time), the Delhi Fire Service said.‌Pictures from the site show a large crowd gathered near the debris as rescuers work to clear the collapsed structure and reach people believed to be trapped underneath.‌Anil Kumar Sharma, a BJP politician who represents the RK Puram constituency, said some of the trapped children inside have been placing phone calls.At the time of the collapse, an eyewitness claimed at least 50 students may be trapped under the rubble, NDTV reports. Nitin Jamwal, 19, a student who used to reside in this hostel till about a year ago told Hindustan Times the building was in poor condition. "Everything here was bad here. The walls were cracking. Basement used to fill with water. Food was bad. There were two rooms on each floor," he said. His friend Niteesh is feared trapped.‌The exact number of people who were in the building at the time of the collapse is not yet known. Expressing her concern, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said an adjacent building has been evacuated as a precautionary measure.She said: "Deeply concerned by the building collapse incident at Satya Niketan, RK Puram. Teams from DDMA, NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are carrying out rescue operations on a war footing. The adjacent building has been vacated as a precautionary measure.Article continues below"Every possible effort is being made to safely rescue those trapped and provide immediate assistance to the affected families."She added that "the situation is being closely monitored and all concerned agencies are working in coordination. The safety and well-being of every citizen remain our highest priority."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌EmergencyBreaking News