Mehsana: At least seven people died after a wall of a private company collapsed in Gujarat’s Mehsana on Saturday, reported ANI. The incident took place in Jasalpur village in Kadi taluka of the district. Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the collapsed wall.
After receiving the information, authorities rushed to the spot. A rescue operation has been launched. Ambulance and police are present at the spot.
Tarun Duggal, SP Mehsana's Statement:
#UPDATE | Gujarat: 7 people died after the wall of a private company collapsed near Jasalpur village in Kadi taluka of Mehsana district: Tarun Duggal, SP Mehsana https://t.co/EYi6c6pcHv
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the death of seven people. "My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this… Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in providing all possible help to the victims," the Prime Minister said.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced ex-gratia of Rs four lakh to the deceased workers' families and Rs 50,000 compensation to the injured.