Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and said that Uttar Pradesh government is monitoring the situation.
Varanasi Flyover collapse (Photo: Twitter)
More than 12 people are feared dead and many more trapped after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi on Tuesday.
The incident occurred post-noon, officials said adding rescue teams were rushed to the spot and operation are underway
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief and have directed the administration to speed up the rescue operation.
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Senior police and administration officers also reached the site of the incident.
“It is feared that several people are buried under the rubble,” an official said.
Some vehicles were also crushed in the incident, they added.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and said that Uttar Pradesh government is monitoring the situation.
In a series of tweets, PM Modi , “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.
“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,” said PM Modi in another tweet.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2018
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