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.

Varanasi: Portion of an under construction flyover collapses near Cantt railway station, labourers feared trapped

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

More than 12 people dead, several feared trapped after portion of an under construction flyover collapses in Varanasi's Cantt. area pic.twitter.com/h7LB1hC5fb

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

SpotVisuals from #Varanasi: Portion of an under construction flyover collapses near Varanasi Cantt railway station, several feared trapped pic.twitter.com/126cWZhEbj

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

#SpotVisuals More than 12 people dead, several feared trapped after portion of an under construction flyover collapses in Varanasi's Cantt. area pic.twitter.com/09byRFwSPx

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

#Visuals from the site of collapse of portion of an under construction flyover, in Varanasi's Cantt. area; 12 people dead, several feared trapped, death toll expected to rise pic.twitter.com/5ABKL6hB4v

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

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

Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2018

I spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath Ji regarding the situation due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. The UP Government is monitoring the situation very closely and is working on the ground to assist the affected.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2018

I was at a distance of 50 m from the flyover when it collapsed, trapping people under it. 4 four-wheelers, an auto-rickshaw & a minibus were crushed by it. The help came after an hour: Eye-witnesses at Varanasi's Cantt area where portion of under-construction flyover collapsed. pic.twitter.com/Q70kiNUSHK

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

I express grief over the incident, my condolence with the affected families. I have sent Dy CM & minister Neelkanth Tiwari to the spot. Formed committee to look into the incident, report to come in 48 hours: UP CM on under-construction flyover collapse in Varanasi's Cantt pic.twitter.com/8VPs13WpfP

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

5 teams of NDRF (250 jawans) with full equipment rushed to the spot of accident, in Varanasi. Compensation of Rs 5 lakh for kin of those dead and Rs 2 lakh for seriously injured in the incident: UP CM Yogi Adityanath pic.twitter.com/d5DHfEiq0a

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

16 bodies recovered, 3 people have been safely rescued: Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Varanasi under-construction flyover incident pic.twitter.com/d8iyTu0J3P

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2018

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.