At least four people died, and over 28 people have been rescued so far after a three-storey building collapsed in the Transport Nagar area of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, September 7. According to the information, several people are still feared trapped under the debris.
Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob confirmed that at least four people have been killed in the incident, and a rescue operation is underway by all agencies, including NDRF, SDRF and local authorities. "So far 4 people have died in the incident. The rescue operation is being carried out," said Divisional Commissioner.
4 People Died So Far: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob
“The CM (Yogi Adityanath) took immediate cognisance of this incident and officials have been sent to the spot to facilitate relief and rescue efforts. Officials from NDRF, SDRF, fire services, municipal corporation, electricity department and medical department are engaged in relief and rescue. Total 24 people have been rescued and are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Sadly, four people lost their lives in this incident,” said ADG (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash.
A truck, which was parked near the building, was also trapped and crushed under the debris. "We NDRF and SDRF and other agencies have responded. NDRF has rescued 3 people here. Before this, fire and other agencies rescued around 10-12 people," said NDRF Deputy Commander Anil Kumar Pal.
Visuals From Buidling Collapase Site
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoles the deaths of the people in Lucknow building collapse. He said local administration is carrying out relief and rescue operations on the spot.
Defence Minister and Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh tweets, "The news of the collapse of a building in Lucknow is extremely painful. I have spoken to the District Magistrate of Lucknow over the phone and got information about the situation at the spot. The local administration is carrying out relief and rescue operations on the spot and is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way."
Police sources said it was a three-storey building in which some construction work was going on. They said senior police and administrative officials have also reached the spot for rescue operations. Police sources said that the incident took place around 5 pm. The building was being used as a warehouse. Many people are still feared trapped under the debris of this building.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the incident and is monitoring the rescue operations.