1 dead after New Delhi building collapses, trapping dozens

NewsRescue workers look for the trapped survivors under the debris of a building that collapsed in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/ Vipin)AP Photo/VipinA five-story building collapsed in New Delhi on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others.According to The Associated Press, the building, which housed a boys’ hostel, collapsed in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood known for its private student accommodations near a Delhi University campus.Fire officer Abhilash Malik, per The AP, said about 30 to 40 people remained trapped in the rubble.Lawmaker Anil Sharma, according to reports, said some people had been rescued and several others trapped inside were making phone calls for help while rescuers remained in contact with them.Police, firefighters and crews from India’s disaster response agency searched the rubble as earthmovers cleared debris to help rescuers reach those trapped inside.At least two people were hospitalized in critical condition, officials said.The cause of the collapse was not immediately known.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Mark Heim is a senior writer who provides sports, news and trending content. He co-hosts a daily sports radio show on WNSP-FM 105.5 in Mobile. Heim has been recognized with awards for his writing, headlines and...