- By Surarika Das
- Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Blinkit ambulance first responder at Satya Niketan collapse site.
- Seven dead in illegal PG building collapse in South Delhi.
- Locals and Blinkit team initiated rescue before authorities.
Jagran Correspondent | New Delhi: Moments before the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), or the Delhi police, it was a Blinkit ambulance which arrived at the scene to rescue victims following the Satya Niketan building collapse. On Sunday, the Blinkit team received a call from Satya Niketan, which reached the building with an ambulance within a few minutes of receiving the emergency call. The death toll on Monday has risen to seven as rescue operations continue at the illegal PG located in the South Delhi area.
Yesterday ManMade tragic incident of Building (PG ) at Satya Niketan New Delhi ,@letsblinkit played an important role by providing their ambulance at the incident site.
— SadiqueAnjum (@sadiqueanj) September 7, 2026
It's a commendable job. pic.twitter.com/WEjqwCnMOg
What Happened at the site
As locals were attempting to rescue the people stuck inside the PG accommodation, named “Hostel Daze”. According to a law student, identified as Abhishek, one of the individuals struck inside the six-storey building, contacted the Blinkit ambulance for rescue.
Delhi: In the Satya Niketan building collapse incident, Blinkit’s ambulance team reached the spot.
— IANS (@ians_india) September 6, 2026
Blinkit employee Shruti says, "The first call came to us. Our ambulance is stationed at Safdarjung Hospital. The first call came to us. The call comes through our app...." pic.twitter.com/iHzrDsQiKh
According to Blinkit employee Shruti, the first call was received by her team, which was then stationed at the Safdarjung Hospital. “The first call came to us. The call comes through our app," she added. Blinkit cluster manager Archana Surma said that her team received a call at around 1.40 pm and reached the hospital at 1.50 pm. Following this, the affected people were admitted to the All India Medical Sciences (AIMS) Trauma Centre.
Locals worked to clear debris and rescue those trapped in the building, while BJP MLA Anil Sharma maintained constant communication with rescue operations after being alerted to the situation.
A local Delhi Police official stated the building contained at least 15 rooms, with each accommodating two to three students. Most of the students residing in the building are from UP, Haryana and Kerala and pay Rs 12,000 per bed at the PG accommodation.
Following the incidents, locals alleged that a nearby structure should also be inspected and that it seems to be in a faulty condition.
With Inputs From Mohd. Rais
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