10 Dead After Cylinder Blast Leads to Building Collapse in Uttar Pradesh

Mau, October 14, 2019:

At least 10 people died and several others were injured after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast in Mau district of Uttar Pradesh. Several people are still feared trapped under the debris.

The incident took place on Monday morning at around 7:30 am in Waleedpur village under Mohammadabad Police Station in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. Police and fire-brigade have rushed to the spot.

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The blast reportedly occurred after a cylinder blasted in the building. Two-storey building came crashing down, trapping more than two dozen people in the debris and killing many of them.

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Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased. He has directed the local authorities, including district magistrate, superintendent of police and other officers to immediately provide all possible relief and medical help to the injured.

It is believed that the death toll might rise even further, as many are in critical condition following the collapse.

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