Varanasi flyover collapse updates: More than 12 dead, several feared trapped; CM Adityanath announces ex-gratia, seeks reports in 48 hours

 A portion of an under-construction flyover collapses near Cantt railway station, labourers feared trapped. More than 12 people dead, several feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapses in Varanasi's Cantt area.

According to reports, around 50 people are suspected to be trapped. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers condolences, says Uttar Pradesh government is monitoring situation.

Here are important update of the incident:

-Uttar Pradesh Police requests people to stay away from accident site

We request the citizens of #Varanasi to avoid going to the spot of the incident.The crowd not just acts as a hindrance in relief and rescue work but also poses danger for your own safety.

-16 bodies recovered, 3 safely rescued: Relief commissioner

Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar says 16 bodies have been recovered while three people have been safely rescued.- ANI

-Five bodies recovered from the debris of collapsed flyover in Varanasi, says official

-Yogi Adityanath set up a three-member committee to probe the incident and Rs 5 lakh compensation for the kin of the dead. A dozen cranes rushed for rescue operations.

Dy CM KP Maurya & Minister Neelkanth Tiwari have been directed by CM to go to Varanasi's Cantt area, where over 12 people died after a portion of under construction flyover collapsed there. CM expressed grief & directed admin to speed up rescue operation, Sidharth Nath Singh, UP Minister said.

16 bodies recovered, 3 people have been safely rescued: Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Varanasi under-construction flyover incident

-PM Narendra Modi offers condolences over loss of lives.

Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath offers his condolences over the loss of lives said rescue operation underway. "I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent Dy CM & minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. Formed committee to look into the incident, report to come in 48 hours" UP CM on under-construction flyover collapse in Varanasi's Cantt.

-More than 12 people dead, several feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction flyover collapses in Varanasi's Cantt area.

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