Building collapse at Satya Niketan Market, traffic affected on key routes

A building collapse at Satya Niketan Market in South Campus has disrupted traffic as rescue teams work at the site. Commuters have been asked to avoid nearby roads and keep the area clear for emergency vehicles.A building collapse at Satya Niketan Market in South Campus has disrupted traffic as rescue teams work at the site. (Photo- Pexels)A building collapse at Satya Niketan Market in South Campus has affected traffic movement on several key routes in the area. Rescue and relief operations are currently underway at the spot, with emergency teams working to respond to the incident.The collapse has led to traffic disruptions on routes connecting Safdarjung Hospital towards Dhaula Kuan, along with RTR and Benito Juarez Marg. Commuters travelling through these stretches may face delays and congestion as emergency and rescue operations continue.TRAFFIC MOVEMENT AFFECTEDFollowing the incident, traffic movement has been affected on the routes from Safdarjung Hospital towards Dhaula Kuan, as well as on RTR and Benito Juarez Marg.Commuters have been advised to avoid these stretches, if possible, and use alternate routes to avoid getting caught in traffic congestion around the affected area. Traffic personnel are present at the spot and commuters have been asked to follow their directions while travelling through nearby roads.KEEP INCIDENT SITE CLEARPeople travelling in the area have also been urged not to stop, park or gather near the incident site. With rescue and relief teams working at the location, keeping the surrounding roads clear is important for the smooth movement of ambulances and emergency vehicles. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, take alternate routes where possible and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area.Rescue and relief operations remain underway at Satya Niketan Market.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Sep 7, 2026 09:25 IST