A tragic incident occurred in Delhi's Lodhi Colony area early on Friday, June 5, 2026, when a boundary wall collapsed during sewage pipeline work, resulting in the death of a 55-year-old man and injuries to two others. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) reported that the incident took place at 1:18 am, prompting an immediate response from rescue teams.
Details of the Incident
According to the DFS, three workers were trapped under the debris after the boundary wall gave way while they were engaged in sewage pipeline work. Before the arrival of official rescue teams, local residents managed to pull out two injured individuals from the rubble. The third worker was later rescued by DFS personnel. All three victims were rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for medical treatment.
Victims Identified
The deceased has been identified as Devender. The injured workers are Rajesh, aged 48, and Umar, aged 20. Upon arrival at the hospital, Devender was declared dead by medical staff. The condition of the other two injured individuals is being monitored.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the wall collapse. Initial reports suggest that the structural integrity of the wall may have been compromised due to the ongoing excavation work for the sewage pipeline. Further details are awaited as the inquiry proceeds.
