3 injured after Metro rail shuttering collapses in Lucknow

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has promised monetary assistance to injured.

April 17, 2016 12:10 pm | Updated 01:15 pm IST - Lucknow

The debris was being cleared and relief was being provided to the injured. Photo: Special Arrangement

The debris was being cleared and relief was being provided to the injured. Photo: Special Arrangement

Shuttering between two under construction metro pillars here on Sunday collapsed when workers were filling concrete to reinforce the portion between them. No casualties have been reported as of now.

Three persons were reportedly injured. “One has been admitted to the Awadh hospital and is being treated for injuries. Two have minor injuries but are also asked to get it checked by our doctors,” District Magistrate Raj Shekhar said

The debris was being cleared and relief was being provided to the injured and an inquiry will be held to find out how the mishap occurred, he said.

With inputs from PTI

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