7 injured, one critical as water tank collapses in UP's Bareilly

Bareilly (UP), May 4 (PTI) Seven people were injured, one of them critically, after a newly constructed overhead water tank collapsed in the Bhamora area of the district here on Monday, officials said.

According to eyewitnesses, the massive structure came crashing down “like a pack of cards” with a loud noise in the Sardar Nagar area, trapping people who were sitting beneath it and playing cards.

Locals rushed to the spot and pulled out seven people from the debris before police and rescue teams arrived.

Among the injured, Dorilal, 65, is said to be in a critical condition and has been admitted to a private hospital in the city, while others are undergoing treatment locally.

Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Poornima Singh and Aonla

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vidushi Singh reached the site soon after receiving information.

“The immediate priority is to ensure proper treatment of the injured and complete relief operations. The cause of the collapse and any construction lapses will be probed later,” officials said.

Police and SDRF teams have launched a rescue operation at the site to clear the debris and ensure that no one else is trapped.

The incident triggered panic in the area, with residents gathering at the site as rescue efforts continued. PTI COR KIS SHS SHS