Humayun's tomb dome collapses in Delhi; some feared trapped

Fri, 15 August 2025

17:27

Photograph: Archana Masih/Rediff

A portion of Humanyun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area, collapsed on Friday with the authorities saying that eight to nine people are feared trapped.

A call regarding a portion of a dome falling was received around 4.30 pm, a Delhi Fire Services official said.

Eight to nine people are feared trapped and five fire tenders have been rushed, the official said.

The monument is a mid-16th century mausoleum that is frequented by tourists. -- PTI

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