India
A tragic incident occurred on Friday evening at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, when a portion of the boundary wall collapsed during a period of intense rainfall. At least two people have lost their lives, and there are fears that others remain trapped beneath the rubble.
Updated : Sep 27, 2024, 09:25 PM IST
A tragic incident occurred on Friday evening at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, when a portion of the boundary wall collapsed during a period of intense rainfall. At least two people have lost their lives, and there are fears that others remain trapped beneath the rubble.
VIDEO | At least two people have died in the wall collapse at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain. Rescue operation is underway. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/7B0RkmbELl
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 27, 2024
Initial visuals from the scene, shared by PTI, depict local residents braving the relentless rain to assist in ongoing rescue efforts. Several injured individuals have been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, though the total number of those affected is still uncertain. Authorities estimate that around six people might still be buried under the debris, and rescue operations are continuing.