In a major mishap that happened in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh an under construction building collapsed on Saturday. Several Workers are are feared trapped under debris. Rescue and relief operations are going on. The incident took place on Kannauj Railway Station.
Member of Railway Board, Satyendra Pratap Singh stated that, "Today, under the Amrit Bharat Yojana of the railways, three stations were selected, in which Kannauj was included. An under-construction lintel has collapsed here. The administration immediately came into action and all the officers of all the areas and the local people also did the rescue work. Further investigation is underway."
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UP Minister Asim Arun mentioned that, "Work was going on for the new terminal at Kannauj railway station, today the under-construction structure collapsed here. 23 people were rescued, 20 people received minor injuries, they are undergoing treatment. 3 people are seriously injured and they have been referred to Lucknow. Some more people are feared to be trapped. Rescue operation is going on."
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