A four-storey under-construction building collapsed in Rohini, Delhi, on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old motorcyclist, Ram Kishore, and the rescue of at least three workers.

The incident occurred near a municipal school in Sector 16, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation involving the Delhi Police, fire service, National Disaster Response Force, and municipal authorities.Officials confirmed that debris from the collapse struck Ram Kishore, who died on arrival at the hospital.

At least four workers are suspected to be trapped, with rescuers establishing contact with one individual and providing emergency supplies before extraction.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi noted that the structure was part of a recent residential construction scheme, with plumbing work underway at the time of the collapse.Authorities have evacuated nearby buildings as a precaution.A separate incident in Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, saw a waste mound collapse onto an administrative building, trapping 20 workers.

Rescue teams, including the Army and NDRF, are working through the night to save those still trapped, with concerns about toxic methane buildup in the damaged structure.Both incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in construction and waste management practices.