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22nd September, 2010, 11:36 AM
At least 23 people were injured as a pedestrian bridge collapsed near the event's main stadium on Tuesday
Team Scotland have delayed their departure to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games because of problems with the athletes' village.
Several countries have complained about the accommodation, with some claiming it is "unfit for human habitation".
Scotland still plan to take part in the Games but will decide on a day-by-day basis when to fly out.
The Games, which are due to run from 3-14 October, have been beset by concerns over security and facilities.
Safety fears were heightened after a section of false ceiling near the weightlifting area of the main stadium fell in on Wednesday.
No injuries were reported and Indian officials said it was "not something to be worried about".
Scotland's first party of 41 athletes and staff in the sports of boxing, rugby sevens and wrestling were set to travel to India on Thursday.
However, Commonwealth Games Scotland chairman Michael Cavanagh said that would no longer happen.
Cavanagh said Scotland remained "hugely committed" to the Games but believed urgent action was required and told the BBC: "The village is right now not fit to receive 6,500 athletes, which is due to happen within the next seven days.
"Part of the village is in a very poor condition and a very poor state of maintenance. There have been dogs roaming around the village, the apartments are filthy and there are piles of rubble lying around."
England were continuing to monitor the situation, with chairman Sir Andrew Foster admitting organisers faced "a critical 24 to 48 hours"
Team Scotland have delayed their departure to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games because of problems with the athletes' village.
Several countries have complained about the accommodation, with some claiming it is "unfit for human habitation".
Scotland still plan to take part in the Games but will decide on a day-by-day basis when to fly out.
The Games, which are due to run from 3-14 October, have been beset by concerns over security and facilities.
Safety fears were heightened after a section of false ceiling near the weightlifting area of the main stadium fell in on Wednesday.
No injuries were reported and Indian officials said it was "not something to be worried about".
Scotland's first party of 41 athletes and staff in the sports of boxing, rugby sevens and wrestling were set to travel to India on Thursday.
However, Commonwealth Games Scotland chairman Michael Cavanagh said that would no longer happen.
Cavanagh said Scotland remained "hugely committed" to the Games but believed urgent action was required and told the BBC: "The village is right now not fit to receive 6,500 athletes, which is due to happen within the next seven days.
"Part of the village is in a very poor condition and a very poor state of maintenance. There have been dogs roaming around the village, the apartments are filthy and there are piles of rubble lying around."
England were continuing to monitor the situation, with chairman Sir Andrew Foster admitting organisers faced "a critical 24 to 48 hours"