In Kolkata Fourteen people reportedly got killed after a part of a flyover under construction, which was to connect the city's western part to the central area, collapsed in the busy hours of afternoon. At least 17 others were injured and taken to hospital.
Eyewitnesses said atleast 1,000 people were present in the vicinity when iron beams from the flyover fell over several people and cars parked underneath.
According to ANI, ten people have been reportedly killed in the incident. However, confirmation from the police is still awaited.
The 2.2 km-long flyover, which was being funded under the JNURM scheme was being constructed by IVRCL but got stuck midway as it hit several hurdles in the execution.
The state's chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, however had previously indicated that work will resume to complete the project in limbo.
As the police, fire and other rescue teams are working over to save people trapped inside the debris, the chief minister, who is campaigning in Bankura for the upcoming Kolkata Assembly elections rushed back to the metropolis to take stock of the situation. She announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the dead and Rs 2 lakh each for those critically injured as well as Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries.
“Monumental tragedy. Rescue operations (are) on. Many feared dead. Chief Secretary/Home Secretary at the site. Chief Minister headed back to Kolkata immediately," national spokesperson of Trinamool Congress, the state's ruling party, tweeted.
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