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…
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