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
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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.