The collapsed roof structure was built in 2009 by another company - L&T

Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has issued a clarification following the collapse of a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 (T1) of Delhi Airport amid heavy rain on Friday.

The company extended its sympathies to those affected by the incident, clarifying that L&T was neither responsible for constructing the collapsed structure nor for its maintenance.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the unfortunate incident at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport in the early hours of June 28, 2024. We want to clarify that L&T did not construct the collapsed structure, nor are we responsible for its maintenance,” L&T stated.

The company further explained that the collapsed structure was built by another company in 2009.

L&T stated, "We want to clarify that L&T did not construct the collapsed structure, nor are we responsible for its maintenance. The structure in question was built by another company in 2009. "

“At the request of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), L&T undertook an expansion project for T1 in 2019. The collapse occurred approximately 110 meters from the extended portion of T1, which was constructed by L&T and commissioned in March 2024. We confirm that the collapse has had no impact on this extended portion,” the statement added.

We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the unfortunate incident at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport in the early hours of June 28, 2024.

We want to clarify that L&T did not construct the collapsed structure, nor are we responsible for its maintenance. The structure in… pic.twitter.com/mhiN30AH1J

— Larsen & Toubro (@larsentoubro) June 28, 2024