Fatehpur building collapse: 3 dead after gas cylinder explosion in UP

Three people died after a building collapsed following a gas cylinder explosion in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. Police officials confirmed seven people were rescued from the debris and sent to a medical college. CM Yogi Adityanath has announced compensation.

Three Dead in Fatehpur Building Collapse

Three people died after a gas cylinder explosion led to a building collapse in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur, police officials said on Monday.

Police Detail Rescue Operation

Fatehpur SP Abhimanyu Manglik said, "We received information around 5:30 PM from locals who reported that a gas cylinder appeared to have exploded, causing the building to collapse. Upon receiving this information, our local police and fire service personnel immediately arrived at the scene. It was reported that some people might be trapped under the debris, so a rescue operation was carried out. Seven people were sent to the medical college. It has been confirmed that three of them have died.”

CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Compensation

According to the CMO, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for the injured. The CM also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.

“The loss of lives in a tragic accident in Fatehpur district is extremely heartbreaking. Officials have been directed to immediately reach the site, expedite relief efforts, and communicate with the families of the injured to provide every possible assistance. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain eternal peace and the injured recover swiftly,” CM Yogi posted on X.

Further details in the case are awaited.

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