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Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Triggers Road Cave-In Near Vasant Kunj

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Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Triggers Road Cave-In Near Vasant Kunj

Delhi Metro wall collapse at an under-construction underground site near D-6, Vasant Kunj, under the Masoodpur Flyover

Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Triggers Road Cave-In, Traffic Chaos Near Vasant Kunj, A Delhi Metro wall collapse at an underground construction site near Vasant Kunj has led to a massive road cave-in on the busy Mahipalpur–Mehrauli stretch, throwing traffic into disarray. The incident, caused by heavy overnight rain, has forced authorities to barricade the road beneath Masoodpur flyover and divert vehicles. Delhi Traffic Police are urging commuters from the Mehrauli side to take the alternate route via Aruna Asaf Ali Marg — from Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj — to reach Mahipalpur and avoid the affected stretch.

Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Near Airport Causes Road Cave-In, Traffic Snarls

Chaos unfolded near Delhi Airport on Saturday after a Delhi Metro wall collapse at an under-construction underground site near D-6, Vasant Kunj, under the Masoodpur Flyover. The incident caused a section of the busy Mahipalpur–Mehrauli Road — from Fortis Hospital towards Mahipalpur — to cave in, severely affecting traffic flow. According to Delhi Traffic Police, personnel have been deployed on-site to guide commuters and manage the congestion. Authorities have urged motorists to follow diversion routes and cooperate with officials to ensure smooth movement in the area.

Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Triggers Road Cave-In

Another Deadly Wall Collapse in Delhi Amid Metro Site Mishap

As the city reeled from the Delhi Metro wall collapse near Vasant Kunj, a separate tragedy unfolded in Jaitpur on Saturday morning when a wall near Mohan Baba Mandir gave way during heavy rain, killing seven people. Authorities say the exact cause is still under investigation, but waterlogging and weakened soil from the overnight downpour are suspected factors. The incident has reignited concerns over infrastructure safety during the monsoon, with experts urging immediate inspections and reinforcements of vulnerable structures to prevent further loss of life.

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Heavy Rain Worsens Delhi Tragedies: Seven Dead in Jaitpur Wall Collapse

Even as the Delhi Metro wall collapse near Vasant Kunj disrupted traffic, another deadly incident struck Jaitpur on Saturday morning when a wall near Mohan Baba Mandir crumbled under the impact of heavy rains. The fire department received a distress call at 9:16 am, and rescuers pulled eight people from the debris. Tragically, seven — including three men, two women, and two minor girls — succumbed to their injuries during treatment, while the lone survivor, 27-year-old Hasibul from Murshidabad, West Bengal, is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital’s trauma centre. The back-to-back collapses have intensified calls for urgent safety checks on vulnerable structures during the monsoon.

Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Triggers Vasant Kunj Road Cave-In, Traffic Advisory Issued

A Delhi Metro wall collapse at an underground construction site near D-6, Vasant Kunj, on Saturday caused a section of the Mahipalpur–Mehrauli Road — from Fortis Hospital towards Mahipalpur — to cave in. The incident occurred under the Masoodpur Flyover, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The collapse, likely worsened by heavy overnight rain, coincided with widespread waterlogging across Delhi, including Connaught Place, Dhaula Kuan, and Kalkaji. Traffic police have issued advisories and diversion routes to manage congestion in the affected area.

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Delhi Metro Wall Collapse Disrupts Airport Traffic, Advisory Issued for Passengers

Amid heavy rain and waterlogging in several parts of the city on Saturday, the Delhi Metro wall collapse near Vasant Kunj caused severe traffic disruption, particularly on routes leading to the airport. The Delhi Airport issued an advisory urging passengers to plan their journeys in advance and consider using the Metro to avoid delays. Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters travelling from Mehrauli towards Mahipalpur to take the alternate route via Aruna Asaf Ali Marg from Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj. While no injuries were reported, the road cave-in has raised serious safety concerns at the ongoing Metro construction site, prompting DMRC officials to assess the damage and plan corrective measures.

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