Varanasi flyover collapse: 18 dead, several trapped; 325 NDRF personnel continue rescue work

A part of an under-construction flyover collapsed near Cantt Railway Station in Varanasi on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.

More than 18 people were reportedly dead and several people feared trapped under the debris, the report added.

On Tuesday, Varanasi witnessed a dreadful incident as a part of a flyover collapsed near Varanasi Cantt Railway station, killing more than 18 people.

Rescue & relief operations underway at the site of Varanasi under-construction flyover collapse incident. 16 bodies have been recovered till now, death toll expected to rise. 3 people rescued.

Rescue & relief operations underway at the site of Varanasi under-construction flyover collapse incident. 16 bodies have been recovered till now, death toll expected to rise. 3 people rescued. pic.twitter.com/hsTq0F1Uob

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

Over 50 people are reportedly trapped with many vehicles crushed in the collapse.

Meanwhile, several labourers are trapped and the rescue operation is underway as per the reports.

Death toll is expected to rise as more reports are awaited.

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