Varanasi flyover collapse updates: More than 12 dead, several feared trapped; CM Adityanath announces ex-gratia, seeks reports in 48 hours
A portion of an under-construction flyover collapses near Cantt railway station, labourers feared trapped. More than 12 people dead, several feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapses in Varanasi's Cantt area.
According to reports, around 50 people are suspected to be trapped. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers condolences, says Uttar Pradesh government is monitoring situation.
Here are important update of the incident:
-Uttar Pradesh Police requests people to stay away from accident site
We request the citizens of #Varanasi to avoid going to the spot of the incident.The crowd not just acts as a hindrance in relief and rescue work but also poses danger for your own safety.
-16 bodies recovered, 3 safely rescued: Relief commissioner
Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar says 16 bodies have been recovered while three people have been safely rescued.- ANI
-Five bodies recovered from the debris of collapsed flyover in Varanasi, says official
-Yogi Adityanath set up a three-member committee to probe the incident and Rs 5 lakh compensation for the kin of the dead. A dozen cranes rushed for rescue operations.
#Visuals from the site of collapse of portion of an under construction flyover, in Varanasi's Cantt. area; 12 people dead, several feared trapped, death toll expected to rise pic.twitter.com/5ABKL6hB4v
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018
Dy CM KP Maurya & Minister Neelkanth Tiwari have been directed by CM to go to Varanasi's Cantt area, where over 12 people died after a portion of under construction flyover collapsed there. CM expressed grief & directed admin to speed up rescue operation, Sidharth Nath Singh, UP Minister said.
16 bodies recovered, 3 people have been safely rescued: Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Varanasi under-construction flyover incident
-PM Narendra Modi offers condolences over loss of lives.
Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected, tweets PM Modi (file pic) pic.twitter.com/39mNe02gG0
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018
I spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath Ji regarding the situation due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. The UP Government is monitoring the situation very closely and is working on the ground to assist the affected, tweets PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018
Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath offers his condolences over the loss of lives said rescue operation underway. "I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent Dy CM & minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. Formed committee to look into the incident, report to come in 48 hours" UP CM on under-construction flyover collapse in Varanasi's Cantt.
I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent Dy CM & minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. Formed committee to look into the incident, report to come in 48 hours: UP CM on under-construction flyover collapse in Varanasi's Cantt pic.twitter.com/8VPs13WpfP
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018
5 teams of NDRF (250 jawans) with full equipment rushed to the spot of accident, in Varanasi. Compensation of Rs 5 lakh for kin of those dead and Rs 2 lakh for seriously injured in the incident: UP CM Yogi Adityanath pic.twitter.com/d5DHfEiq0a
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018
-More than 12 people dead, several feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapses in Varanasi's Cantt area.
First published: 15 May 2018, 20:46 IST