Lucknow building collapse kills five and may have more casualties

Tragedy struck the bustling city of Lucknow on Saturday evening when a three-storey building in the Transport Nagar area suddenly collapsed, claiming the lives of five individuals and injuring 24 others. The news, confirmed by officials, has left the community in shock and mourning.

According to a statement from the office of the UP Relief Commissioner, the injured have been swiftly taken to Lok Bandhu Hospital in the state capital for treatment. As the rescue operation continues, the death toll remains at five, while the identities of two of the deceased are yet to be determined. Among the victims, Pankaj Tiwari, Dheeraj Gupta, and Arun Sonkar have been identified.

Eyewitness reports suggest that the incident occurred around 5pm. It is believed that the building, which was being used as a godown, had a motor workshop and warehouse on the ground floor, a medical godown on the first floor, and a cutlery warehouse on the second floor. At the time of the collapse, construction work was being carried out in the building, which was constructed approximately four years ago, according to the police.

The seriousness of the situation has prompted the presence of senior police and administrative officials on the scene, closely monitoring the ongoing rescue efforts. Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar stated that teams from the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been deployed and are working tirelessly to save those who are still trapped under the rubble.

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister and MP from Lucknow, personally reached out to the district magistrate to inquire about the incident and to stay updated on the relief work and treatment of the injured. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, is closely monitoring the situation and the progress of the rescue operation.

As the city of Lucknow mourns the loss of lives and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured, the cause of the building collapse is still under investigation. The authorities have promised to take necessary action and ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

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