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East Delhi’s Mandawali Wall Collapse Injures 3 Schoolchildren on Their Way Home

A DFS officer said they received a call about the incident at 1 pm, after which five fire tenders were pressed into service.

Last Updated : Friday, 29 August 2025
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A dilapidated house collapsed in the Mandawali area of East Delhi's Patparganj Assembly constituency on Friday noon at 1 pm, trapping three children under the debris. Soon after the incident, locals rushed to the spot and quickly rescued all three, who were then taken to the hospital. One of the children sustained serious injuries and is currently under the care of doctors for treatment, while the other two are receiving treatment. 

About the incident

The children were passing through a lane when the structure gave way. Delhi Police, and fire department officials reached the spot and initiated a rescue operation to ensure no one else was trapped under the debris. Authorities confirmed that the house was uninhabited due to its poor condition.
Further investigation of the incident is underway, as per the official data.

Reported By- Sonalika Jha