Roof collapses at Delhi airport’s Terminal-1; three dead, several injured

Roof Collapses: All departures from Terminal 1 temporarily suspended and check-in counters closed as a safety measure

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As a result of heavy rains early on Friday, a section of the roof of Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 collapsed upon cars, including taxis, injuring six persons and killing three, according to Delhi Fire Services (DFS) authorities.

They claimed that a search is in progress to ensure that the damaged cars are not home to any more people.

According to the officials, in addition to the roof sheet, the support beams also gave way, causing damage to the vehicles parked at the terminal’s pick-and-drop area.

The injured parties have been announced for hospitalization.

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One of the six was saved from the car as an iron beam fell on it, according to the officials. Around 5:30 a.m., the DFS received a call on the incident and dispatched three fire tenders to the airport.

“A section of the canopy at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1’s old Departure forecourt collapsed around five in the morning due to heavy rain that has been falling since early this morning.” An airport official stated, “There have been reports of injuries, and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected.”

The authorities have suspended all departures from Terminal 1 and closed check-in counters temporarily for safety reasons. We really apologize for any inconvenience this disruption may have caused.

I.Naidu took the injured parties to the hospital and kept a personal eye on them to ensure they received care.

“Observing firsthand the incident involving the roof fall at T1 Delhi Airport. On the scene are first responders at work. The airlines were to help any passengers impacted at T1. Medical facilities have received the injured by helicopter. So, Rescue efforts are still in progress,” he stated.

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