Fatal Incident at Terminal-1 Delhi Airport
June 28, 2024 – A cab driver died and six people were injured after a portion of a canopy at Delhi airport’s Terminal-1 collapsed on cars amid heavy rain early on June 28. Arrivals and departures from Terminal-1 (T1) were suspended till further notice.
Civil Aviation Minister’s Response
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu visited Terminal-1 to take stock of the situation. He stated he was monitoring the situation and confirmed that the injured had been hospitalized.
Investigation and Primary Cause
Delhi airport authority DIAL has set up a committee to investigate the roof collapse. The primary cause of the collapse appears to be continued heavy rainfall, according to the airport operator.
Key Updates
- Civil Aviation Minister’s Statement: “We are taking the incident very seriously.”
- Flight Adjustments: SpiceJet departures from T1 are being moved to T3. IndiGo will assist with alternate flight options or a full refund.
- Terminal Operations: T1 arrivals and operations at T2 and T3 are fully operational; T1 departures are canceled till 2 p.m.
- Casualties: One person died, and six were injured.
Timeline of Events
June 28, 2024
- 16:48: Primary cause for roof collapse seems to be heavy rainfall, says Delhi airport operator DIAL.
- 16:47: Technical committee to conduct probe into the incident.
- 15:34: All departures and arrivals at T1 suspended till further notice. SpiceJet flights moved to T3, and IndiGo flights operating from both T2 and T3.
- 14:22: Four IndiGo flights from Hyderabad canceled.
- 13:10: Departures from T1 canceled till 12 a.m. on June 29. Arriving flights redirected to T2 or T3.
- 11:49: Civil Aviation Minister’s statement: “We are taking the incident very seriously.”
- 11:45: Civil Aviation Minister visited the collapse site.
- 11:43: SpiceJet departures from T1 moved to T3.
- 11:42: IndiGo to assist with alternate flight options or full refund.
- 11:30: Congress attacks Modi government, blaming corruption and criminal negligence for the collapse.
- 11:15: All planned arrivals and departures from T1 distributed amongst T2 and T3.
- 11:10: T1 arrivals operational; T2 and T3 fully operational. T1 departures canceled till 2 p.m.
- 11:04: Collapsed portion built in 2008-09 by private contractors.
- 10:54: Resuming operations could take until tomorrow.
- 10:52: Minister announces ₹20 lakh compensation for the kin of the deceased and ₹3 lakh for the injured.
- 10:46: All required rescue operations conducted.
- 10:43: Departures from T1 temporarily suspended; alternate arrangements being made.
- 10:42: One person died, and six were injured after a portion of the roof collapsed on cars amid heavy rain.
Conclusion
The collapse at Delhi airport’s Terminal-1 has led to significant disruption and a tragic loss of life. Authorities are taking the incident seriously, with an investigation underway and measures being taken to assist affected passengers and ensure safety.
