A section of the roof at Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, collapsed during routine maintenance work, stirring concern but thankfully causing no injuries.
A video circulating online captures the unsettling moment as debris cascades onto escalators and railings within Delhi’s Ambience Mall. (Image Source: X/@ShantanuGuhaRay)
It’s raining collapses in Malls in NCR. Today roof of Ambience Mall at Vasant Kunj collapsed. Poor maintenance by owners is a factor. MCD must inspect all Cinemas and Malls lest a major accident happens again @ArvindKejriwal @LtGovDelhi @AmitShah pic.twitter.com/QYV6nTWm2Z
— Shantanu Guha Ray (@ShantanuGuhaRay) March 4, 2024
In a concerning turn of events, a substantial portion of the concrete roof collapsed in the central hall of Ambience Mall, situated in southwest Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, in the early hours of Monday. According to reports from news agency PTI, the incident occurred past midnight, yet no injuries were reported.
Authorities stated that the roof gave way partially around 12:45 am, scattering debris throughout the central section of the mall. While fortunate that no casualties occurred, an investigation into the cause of the collapse has been initiated, as confirmed by the police.
A circulating video offers a glimpse of the unsettling scene, capturing the falling debris as it descends onto escalators and railings within the mall.
The incident adds to a string of structural concerns in malls across the National Capital Region (NCR). With the Ambience Mall’s temporary closure for maintenance and safety checks, authorities aim to mitigate any potential risks before resuming operations.
Authorities have closed the mall temporarily as a precautionary measure, ensuring the completion of necessary maintenance work before reopening to the public.
