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Portion Of Humayun Tomb Dome In Delhi Collapses, 11 Rescued (WATCH)


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A portion of Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday, with authorities fearing that nine to ten people may be trapped at the time of incident. The police later informed that at least 11 people have been rescued and were taken to hospital for treatment. The Delhi Fire Services said they received a call around 4:30 pm about part of a dome falling. 

Delhi | 11 people rescued and sent to a nearby hospital, search operation underway, say Police. ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2025

Officials are yet to confirm casualties, and efforts are underway to clear the debris and locate survivors. The mid-16th century UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular tourist attraction. Police and Fire Department teams rushed to both spots to carry out rescue operations.

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