Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Two women were killed and 13 people injured after an elevated tank collapsed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, a senior police official said.
The injured have been admitted to the hospital and their treatment is underway. Of the 13 injured, one of them is in critical condition.
According to information, several houses located near the water tanker were affected in the incident as debris and leaked water from the tank entered many houses, causing damage to electrical equipment, while several cars parked in the Road was also damaged.The incident took place in Krishna Vihar area of Awas Vikas Colony of Kotwali Police Station in Mathura.
However, immediately after the incident, administrative officials arrived at the scene and began relief and rescue efforts. Police, NDRF, SDRF and other emergency services are deployed at the scene and are constantly monitoring the rescue operation.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the matter and directed to register an FIR against the culprit contractor in the case. Agra Range Inspector General (IG) Deepak Kumar contacted Mathura and spoke to the media, where he said, "A rescue operation is underway. Two people died in the incident. An FIR is being registered against the accused contractor and instructions." "They have been given for better treatment of the wounded."
As soon as the incident was reported, Mathura SSP Shailesh Pandey and DM Shailendra Singh inspected the accident site.
Addressing the media, SSP Shailesh Pandey and DM Shailendra Singh said, "After inspecting the spot, our priority right now is to treat the injured. The culprits behind this incident will also not be spared. The entire matter will be investigated and whoever will be found." Strict action will be taken against them. The 13 injured in the accident were admitted to hospital for treatment. The health status of one of them remains critical. Many houses and vehicles were affected by the incident. the area."DM and SSP also visited the regional hospital to check the condition of the injured.
Meanwhile, talking to reporters, NDRF Deputy Commander said that the rescue operation will not be concluded till Monday afternoon as after the incident the nearby houses are shaking and to avoid further accidents, the rescue operation will continue till Monday. in the afternoon. At the moment, there is no chance of anyone being buried under the rubble, which is a relief.
Mathura MLA Shrikant Sharma also inspected the accident site and visited the hospital to check the condition of the injured. Furthermore, he gave information that an FIR would be filed in the case. Sharma also claimed that the city magistrate will investigate the accident. After the incident, opposition parties Congress and Samajwadi Party raised the demand for an inquiry into the tragic accident.
The Samajwadi Party demanded Rs one crore for each deceased family and Rs 25 lakh for the injured, while the Congress demanded to register an FIR against the culprits of the incident and provide compensation.
Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh blamed the BJP government for the incident and alleged that the incident was a result of "corruption". He demanded compensation of Rs 1 million for the deceased and Rs 50 lakh for the injured. In a social media post on water tank built just three years ago in Mathura. A woman and an innocent girl lost their lives. their lives due to the corruption of the BJP government. The families of the deceased girl and woman should be given Rs 1 crore and the injured should be given Rs 50 lakh as compensation and the government should conduct a high-level inquiry into corruption and. take strict measures."
Earlier on Sunday, it was reported that several people were injured in a tragic incident in which an elevated tank collapsed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, due to excessive rain.
Police said that as soon as they got the information of the incident, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were called in and started the rescue operation.Senior Superintendent of Police ( Mathura SSP Kumar Pandey told ANI: "This incident occurred in Krishna Vihar area where a 250 kL tank collapsed due to excess rain. District rescue teams reached the spot immediately and the rescue operation started immediately. The district magistrate and I also immediately called the NDRF and SDRF teams. The injured were taken to the district hospital. We are still searching for people in the rubble to check if there are any missing people. "We keep looking just in case. There are other unknown people."
The injured have been admitted to the hospital and their treatment is underway. Of the 13 injured, one of them is in critical condition.
According to information, several houses located near the water tanker were affected in the incident as debris and leaked water from the tank entered many houses, causing damage to electrical equipment, while several cars parked in the Road was also damaged.The incident took place in Krishna Vihar area of Awas Vikas Colony of Kotwali Police Station in Mathura.
However, immediately after the incident, administrative officials arrived at the scene and began relief and rescue efforts. Police, NDRF, SDRF and other emergency services are deployed at the scene and are constantly monitoring the rescue operation.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the matter and directed to register an FIR against the culprit contractor in the case. Agra Range Inspector General (IG) Deepak Kumar contacted Mathura and spoke to the media, where he said, "A rescue operation is underway. Two people died in the incident. An FIR is being registered against the accused contractor and instructions." "They have been given for better treatment of the wounded."
As soon as the incident was reported, Mathura SSP Shailesh Pandey and DM Shailendra Singh inspected the accident site.
Addressing the media, SSP Shailesh Pandey and DM Shailendra Singh said, "After inspecting the spot, our priority right now is to treat the injured. The culprits behind this incident will also not be spared. The entire matter will be investigated and whoever will be found." Strict action will be taken against them. The 13 injured in the accident were admitted to hospital for treatment. The health status of one of them remains critical. Many houses and vehicles were affected by the incident. the area."DM and SSP also visited the regional hospital to check the condition of the injured.
Meanwhile, talking to reporters, NDRF Deputy Commander said that the rescue operation will not be concluded till Monday afternoon as after the incident the nearby houses are shaking and to avoid further accidents, the rescue operation will continue till Monday. in the afternoon. At the moment, there is no chance of anyone being buried under the rubble, which is a relief.
Mathura MLA Shrikant Sharma also inspected the accident site and visited the hospital to check the condition of the injured. Furthermore, he gave information that an FIR would be filed in the case. Sharma also claimed that the city magistrate will investigate the accident. After the incident, opposition parties Congress and Samajwadi Party raised the demand for an inquiry into the tragic accident.
The Samajwadi Party demanded Rs one crore for each deceased family and Rs 25 lakh for the injured, while the Congress demanded to register an FIR against the culprits of the incident and provide compensation.
Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh blamed the BJP government for the incident and alleged that the incident was a result of "corruption". He demanded compensation of Rs 1 million for the deceased and Rs 50 lakh for the injured. In a social media post on water tank built just three years ago in Mathura. A woman and an innocent girl lost their lives. their lives due to the corruption of the BJP government. The families of the deceased girl and woman should be given Rs 1 crore and the injured should be given Rs 50 lakh as compensation and the government should conduct a high-level inquiry into corruption and. take strict measures."
Earlier on Sunday, it was reported that several people were injured in a tragic incident in which an elevated tank collapsed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, due to excessive rain.
Police said that as soon as they got the information of the incident, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were called in and started the rescue operation.Senior Superintendent of Police ( Mathura SSP Kumar Pandey told ANI: "This incident occurred in Krishna Vihar area where a 250 kL tank collapsed due to excess rain. District rescue teams reached the spot immediately and the rescue operation started immediately. The district magistrate and I also immediately called the NDRF and SDRF teams. The injured were taken to the district hospital. We are still searching for people in the rubble to check if there are any missing people. "We keep looking just in case. There are other unknown people."
