An under-construction lintel collapsed at the Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh fell on Saturday afternoon, trapping several workers.

An under-construction building at Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh collapsed on Friday, burying dozens of workers under the debris. The incident occurred while work was underway on a two-storey building as part of a beautification project at the station.

Around 35 workers were present on-site at the time of the accident. Rescue operations led by railway, police, and administrative officials have so far saved 12 workers from the rubble. 

“According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when the under-construction shuttering of the roof collapsed,” District Magistrate (DM) Shubhrant Kumar Shukl said, as quoted by news agency PTI. 

“Our first priority is to rescue the workers who are trapped. We are using all resources at our disposal for the rescue efforts,” he added.

Details to follow. 

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