An under-construction building at the Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday (January 11, 2025) afternoon, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, a senior official said.
Six workers have been rescued and rushed to hospital.
Initial visuals from the site showed scenes of chaos and confusion with crowds, clouds of dust and broken beams as people tried to rescue those who had been trapped.
“According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when the under-construction shuttering of the roof collapsed,” said District Magistrate (DM) Shubhrant Kumar Shukl said.
“Our first priority is to rescue the workers who are trapped. We are using all resources at our disposal for the rescue efforts,” Mr. Shukl, who had rushed to the spot along with other senior officials to oversee the rescue operation, added.
A shaken Mahesh Kumar, among those at the site, recalled his narrow escape.
An under-construction building at #Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, a senior official said.
