UP: Part of Kannauj railway station collapses, 23 rescued

In Uttar Pradesh, an under-construction building at Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday, burying dozens of workers under the debris. The incident occurred while work was underway on a two-storey building as part of a beautification project at the station. Around 35 workers were present on-site at the time of the accident. Rescue operations led by railway, police, and administrative officials have so far saved 23 workers from the rubble. "According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when the under-construction shuttering of the roof collapsed," District Magistrate (DM) Shubhrant Kumar Shukl said.

#WATCH | Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh: Rescue operation underway after an under-construction lintel collapsed at Kannauj railway station

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took note of the accident and directed officials to immediately reach the site and expedite relief efforts. He also directed the officials to ensure proper treatment for the persons injured in the incident.
The state government has announced compensation of Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured and Rs 5,000 for those who sustained minor injuries. Relief and rescue operations are underway on a war footing, said Northeastern Railway. The State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) has been called in from Lucknow to assist with the rescue work.