LUCKNOW: An incident occurred at a railway station in Kannauj when an under-construction lintel collapsed, trapping several workers under the debris.
G Kanpur Range, Jogendra Kumar, told TOI that all recused labourers are safe and undergoing treatment. “No death as yet,” he said.
The workers were engaged in beautification work at the station when the mishap took place. So far, 11 people have been rescued, with two in critical condition.
Emergency teams, including police and administration personnel, are actively involved in ongoing rescue operations.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident.
He directed officials to reach the site immediately and expedite relief efforts. The CM also instructed that proper medical treatment be provided to the injured and wished for their speedy recovery.