3 feared drowned as truck plunges into Ganga in UP's Kannauj
A truck broke through a bridge railing and plunged into the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district. Rescue operations are currently underway to locate three people feared drowned, while one injured person has been recovered.
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Highlights ongoing concerns regarding infrastructure safety and emergency response capabilities in regional Indian districts.
KANNAUJ: At least three people are feared to have drowned, while one person sustained injuries after a truck plunged into the Ganga river after breaking through the railing of a bridge in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district on Sunday, officials said.The accident occurred while the truck was crossing the bridge.Police, along with local administration officials and disaster response teams, rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident.A search and rescue operation was launched immediately to locate the missing occupants.Rescue teams are continuing efforts to trace the people feared to have drowned.Officials said the exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.A detailed investigation has been initiated, and further information is awaited as the rescue operation continues.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in KanpurStay updated with the latest Kanpur news. Download the TOI App.
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