Two dead, 13 injured after water tank collapses in Mathura
Guwahati: In a horrifying incident, two women lost their lives whereas 13 people were injured after an overhead tank collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Sunday evening.
The incident took place in Krishna Vihar area of Awas Vikas Colony of Kotwali police station in Mathura.
As per reports, the injured have been rushed to the hospital and their treatment is underway. Out of 13 people injured, one of them is in critical condition.
It is learnt that several houses, situated near the water tanker were affected in the incident as debris and leaked water from the tank entered many houses.
This has further resulted in damage to electrical equipment while various cars parked on the road were also damaged.
The water tank was built by the Jal Nigam in 2021 with a cost of Rs 6 crore under the Gangajal Drinking Water Project.
The administrative officials immediately reached the spot and started relief and rescue work.
The police force, NDRF, SDRF, and other emergency services are deployed on the spot and are constantly monitoring the rescue operation.
Considering the seriousness of the issue, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the matter and gave instructions to register an FIR against the guilty contractor in the case.
District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar Singh confirmed the deaths of two women and said those injured are currently undergoing treatment.