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Roof collapses at Delhi airport, one dead

By AAP Newswire

Jun 28, 2024

A file photo from Indira Gandhi International Airport — Flights have been cancelled at New Delhi's main airport after a fatal roof collapse at terminal 1. -AP

A roof has collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport in India's capital New Delhi, killing one person and causing flights from the terminal to be cancelled, officials and media said.

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A portion of the canopy at the departures area of Delhi airport's terminal 1 collapsed at 5am local time on Friday, a statement from the airport posted on social media said.

"There are injuries reported and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected," the statement said.

Terminal 1 Incident â€” Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) pic.twitter.com/Dv9Sir5l4p June 28, 2024

News channels reported three people were injured and one person was trapped under the collapsed roof.

All departures from the terminal of low-cost carriers IndiGo and SpiceJet were cancelled until 2pm, the statement said.

Visuals from media showed water pouring from the collapsed roof and a taxi stuck under a pillar, even as rain continued to pelt down in the area, leading to inundated roads and traffic jams.

India's aviation minister said he was monitoring the situation and first responders were working at the site.

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press