US EditionPM Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Ex Gratia for Prayagraj Victims; 4 Labourers Dead, 9 Hurt in Cold Storage Collapse
An ammonia gas leak likely caused an explosion leading to the collapse of a potato cold storage, killing four and injuring 12, with rescue operations ongoing.
- On Monday, a portion of a cold storage facility collapsed in the Phaphamau area of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, killing four laborers and injuring twelve others, officials said.
- Chief Fire Officer Chandra Mohan Sharma reported that an ammonia gas leak followed the structural failure, complicating rescue operations as toxic fumes permeated the site.
- Emergency rescue teams extracted at least 10 people from the rubble and transported them to the hospital, while twelve people currently receive treatment for injuries.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pledged additional support.
- A committee formed under ADM Finance will investigate the incident, with officials expecting a detailed report within 24 to 48 hours to determine the exact cause.
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Uttar Pradesh: Cold storage collapse in Prayagraj leaves four dead; ammonia leak suspected
Prayagraj cold storage collapse: The incident has left at least four labourers dead and 12 others injured. It is suspected that the incident happened due to an explosion after the leak of ammonia gas.
4 labourers dead, 12 injured in cold storage collapse in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, Mar 23 (PTI) Four labourers were killed, and 12 were injured after being trapped under the debris following the collapse of a cold storage facility on Monday afternoon here, an official said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and have announced financial assistance to […]
Tragedy Strikes Prayagraj: Cold Storage Collapse Claims Lives | Science-Environment
A cold storage facility collapse in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of four laborers and left 12 injured. Authorities have launched rescue operations, while Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Adityanath offer condolences and announce financial aid for victims' families and the injured.
Prayagraj building collapse: PM Modi announces ex-gratia Rs 2 lakh for deceased's family, Rs 50000 for injured
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a financial compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for people injured after a part of the cold storage facility in Prayagraj's Phaphamau area collapsed.
PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia for Prayagraj victims; 4 labourers dead, 9 hurt in cold storage collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh ex gratia for victims after a cold storage building collapsed in Prayagraj, killing 4 labourers and injuring many. The incident sparked an ammonia leak, triggering rescue operations.
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