Fatehpur Tragedy: 3 Dead After Cylinder Blast Causes Building Collapse
A tragic gas cylinder explosion in Fatehpur, UP, caused a building collapse, resulting in three deaths. CM Yogi Adityanath announces ex-gratia.
A devastating gas cylinder explosion in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district has resulted in the deaths of three individuals after a building collapsed under the force of the blast. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has sent shockwaves through the local community as rescue operations unfolded amidst the debris.
The Incident and Rescue Operation
According to Fatehpur SP Abhimanyu Manglik, the emergency situation was reported by local residents around 5:30 PM. The explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas cylinder, triggered a massive collapse of the structure, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
Local police and fire service personnel rushed to the site immediately to initiate rescue efforts. During the operation, seven individuals were pulled from the wreckage and rushed to a medical college for urgent care. Tragically, medical officials have since confirmed that three of those injured succumbed to their injuries.
CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Compensation
Following the tragedy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life. The Chief Minister has announced a significant financial aid package to support the victims and their families:
- Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the kin of each deceased person.
- Rs 50,000 ex-gratia for each of the injured survivors.
The Chief Minister has strictly instructed officials to expedite relief efforts and ensure that all injured individuals receive comprehensive medical treatment. In a heartfelt message shared on X, CM Yogi Adityanath stated that the loss of life in the Fatehpur accident is extremely heartbreaking and offered prayers for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for those injured.
Local authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as further details regarding the cause and the extent of the damage are awaited.