Varanasi flyover collapse: 19 killed, rescue work underway

At least 19 people were killed and three were rescued after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi’s cantonment area on Tuesday. According to the police, several people are still feared buried under it.

Expressing grief over the incident:

Modi tweets; Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he has directed Deputy chief minister KP Maurya and minister Neelkanth Tiwari to visit the spot to take stock of situation. “I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent deputy CM Maurya and minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. The government has also formed a three-member committee to look into the incident and has sought a report in 48 hours,” Yogi said.