UP: A 5-storey building on Hasanganj Road in Lucknow collapsed on Tuesday evening. Three people have died in this accident. At the same time, seven people have been rescued alive. According to police sources, the excavation of the basement was going on. It is suspected that this is the reason why this accident happened. At present the rescue work is going on. Clear reasons will be known after the investigation.
Uttar Pradesh | Several feared trapped as a residential building collapses on Wazir Hasanganj Road in Lucknow. Police present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/vwSOhH5Xic
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At the same time, panic spread in the surrounding area after the incident. People came out of their homes. There was also an earthquake about three hours before the incident. On getting the information, Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak and other people reached the spot.
Building collapsed suddenly. 3 dead bodies have been found & sent to the hospital. NDRF, fire brigade personnel present at the spot, rescue operation underway: UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak pic.twitter.com/iPGVLuIvYn
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The rescue team is running the search operation at the spot. At present, the possibility of other people being trapped in the building is being expressed. Fire department, local police and other rescue teams have gathered at the spot.
