Tragic Kasganj Soil Mound Collapse Claims Four Lives, Several Injured
Team Finance Saathi
12/Nov/2024
What's covered under the Article:
- Four women lost their lives in a soil mound collapse in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, with several others injured.
- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and assured action against negligence in the incident.
- The rescue operation has been called off, and injured women are undergoing treatment, with some referred to Aligarh for further care.
A tragic incident unfolded in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday when a large mound of soil collapsed, trapping several women who were collecting soil for their homes. The incident resulted in the loss of four lives, with several others injured. According to reports, a total of nine women were brought out of the collapsed mound, with four declared dead at the district hospital and five others undergoing treatment for severe injuries. The District Magistrate of Kasganj, Medha Roopam, confirmed that the rescue operation, which was carried out with the help of JCB machines and excavators, has been concluded. Roopam also assured the public that no one else was trapped under the mound.
The tragic accident occurred when a mud wall fell on the group of women who were gathering soil from the site. Kasganj DM Roopam stated that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was conducting work in the area when the incident took place. The presence of the women at the site was explained by Roopam, who mentioned that they had come to gather soil for construction work on their homes. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and further details will emerge after speaking with the survivors.
In response to the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured them that strict action would be taken against any negligence related to the incident. CM Adityanath also directed that the injured women receive immediate medical attention, and some of them have been referred to Aligarh for advanced treatment.
The incident has raised questions about safety protocols during construction work and the risks faced by people working in or near construction sites. As the investigation continues, authorities are focused on ensuring that proper safety measures are in place to prevent such accidents in the future.
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