Roof Collapses at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport amid rain; 1 Dead and 5 Injured | VIDEO

Delhi: One died during treatment in the hospital while five individuals sustained injuries after a portion of the roof collapsed at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport amid heavy rains early Friday morning.

Delhi Fire Services said a search operation is underway to make sure no one else is trapped in the damaged vehicles.

Besides the roof sheet, the support beams also collapsed, damaging the cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal can be seen in the video.

The injured persons have been hospitalised, they said.

According to the Delhi Fire Services, one person is trapped under the collapsed roof, and fire department personnel are trying to bring him out from under the debris.

The incident occurred around 5:30 AM. "Upon receiving the information, around three fire tenders rushed to the spot," said the fire official. The injured individuals were quickly rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

In addition to the human casualties, several cars were also enshrouded by the debris from the collapsed roof.

Departures from T1, temporarily suspended

Delhi International Airport spokesperson said, “As a result of this incident, all departures from Terminal 1 are temporarily suspended, and check-in counters are closed as a safety measure. We sincerely regret this disruption and apologize for any inconvenience caused.”

He explained that due to heavy rain since early this morning, a portion of the canopy at the old Departure forecourt of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed around 5 am. There are injuries reported, and emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected. 

Rescue Operations On, Says Aviation Minister 

The newly elected Minister of Civil Aviation shared a post on X saying he is personally monitoring the roof collapse incident at T1 Delhi Airport. “First responders are working at site. Also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1. The injured have been evacuated to hospital. Rescue operations are still ongoing," he said.

The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation as authorities work to secure the area and prevent any additional incidents.

(This is a breaking story, more details awaited.)