Under-Construction School Collapses In Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, Several Workers Feared Trapped
Kanpur school tragedy: Under-construction lintel collapses, several workers feared trapped, rescue operation underway.
- India News
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Kanpur: In a terrifying incident, the lintel of an under-construction school suddenly collapsed on Monday evening in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, leaving several workers trapped beneath the debris. According to sources, the collapse happened while workers were present at the under-construction building. On information, the local police, the fire department and the team of other concerned departments rushed to the site and initiated a rescue operation.
The Kanpur district officials stated that the rescue operation is currently underway, with emergency teams, including police and administration personnel, actively involved in the efforts.
According to sources, the incident occurred in Kanpur after the construction of the lintel of the under-construction school, trapping several workers under the debris. The collapse happened on Monday evening, and a rescue operation is currently underway to save those trapped.
The local police, fire department, and other concerned departments have rushed to the site to initiate rescue efforts.
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The emergency teams, including police and administration personnel, are actively involved in the operation.
According to sources, the collapse occurred while workers were present at the under-construction building.
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The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, but an alleged violation of construction norms is suspected to be a contributing factor.
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