The roof of a newly refurbished terminal building at New Delhi’s international airport collapsed in heavy rains early on Friday which led to the death of one person and injured eight others.
Vehicles crushed under giant steel girders at the departure forecourt of the airport’s Terminal 1, one of several projects inaugurated by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in March ahead of the country’s general election.
According to the director of Delhi Fire Services, Atul Gard said the terminal is used for domestic flights only and airport authorities said all flights departing from it had been cancelled until early afternoon.
“Due to heavy rain since early this morning, a portion of the canopy… collapsed around 5 am.
“Emergency personnel are working to provide all necessary assistance and medical aid to those affected.
“Eight people have been injured, one person is dead. Rescue operations have been completed.”
