18 killed, several injured as roof of crematorium collapses in Ghaziabad

Lucknow, 03 January (HS) :      At least 18 people are suspected to be killed and around 20 others sustained injuries after the roof of a crematorium collapsed due to heavy rainfall at Muradnagar in Ghaziabad on Sunday afternoon.

Following the mishap NDRF and polce team launched the rescue operation. It is learnt that the victims were there to perform the last rites of their kin, when the linter of the structure under construction collapsed suddenly because of heavy rains.

According to police 15 people have been rushed out of the debris and admitted to the hospital so far. Senior administrative and police officers including DM and SSP have reached the spot.

The UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath taking cognizance of the mishap, has instructed the DM and the SSP to take immediate relief steps and provide all possible help to the affected people.