Six Killed as Five-Story Building Collapses in Delhi's Saket, Live Video of Incident Goes Viral

New Delhi, May 31, 2026: A major and tragic incident occurred in Delhi's Saket area on Sunday evening. A five-story building suddenly collapsed, resulting in the deaths of six people. The incident happened in the evening when people were present around the building. A live video of the incident is also going viral on social media. The video shows the building suddenly shaking and then collapsing with a loud thud, followed by a cloud of dust and debris, after which people are seen running to save their lives. According to local authorities, a total of six people, including a doctor, have been confirmed dead in the accident. Rescue teams have arrived at the scene to pull out people trapped under the debris. Police and fire department teams are also active at the incident site. It is not yet clear what caused the building to collapse. Authorities say an investigation into the reasons is underway and strict action will be taken against those found guilty. After the incident, the Delhi Police stated that the operation to rescue people trapped under the debris is ongoing. It is reported that some people may still be trapped under the rubble. Authorities have appealed to people not to go near the incident site to avoid hindering the rescue work. Additionally, the administration has increased security in the surrounding areas to prevent any further accidents. Local residents say the building was quite old and people had been living there on rent for a long time. Some people allege that the building was not properly maintained, which led to the accident. However, authorities have not made any official statement about this yet. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the area. People are expressing their condolences on social media and offering sympathies to the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister of Delhi has also expressed condolences over the incident and instructed authorities to take swift action. So far, authorities have not made the identities of the deceased public. Efforts are ongoing to rescue more people from the rubble. During the rescue operation, the administration has also made medical facilities available. Experts say that regular maintenance and safety checks of buildings are necessary to prevent such incidents.