Varanasi Flyover Collapse: Witness claims that approx 50 dead in the accident

In a Tragic incident in Varanasi's Cantonment, a portion of under construction Flyover collapsed near the Cantt Railway Station, killing atleast 12 people under it.

This bridge was in construction from last 2 years and there is no reason given till yet for the collapse of this bridge.

HM Shri Rajnath Singh has expressed his deep anguish over the death of several people due to collapse of an under construction bridge in Varanasi. He conveys his condolences to the families of the deceased and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured.

All the 18 bodies have been taken out and the injured have been taken to hospital. Please pray for all the victims and their family.

The incident occurred post-noon, officials said adding rescue teams were rushed to the spot.