The well was at least 50-60 feet deep and was full of water.
At least 13 people lost their lives today after the floor of a temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India collapsed and they fell into a well.
“According to the latest information, 11 bodies have been recovered – 10 women and one man. Of the 19 people rescued, two have died. So, a total of 13 have died. An investigation into the incident has been ordered.” said Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra.
The incident happened around 12 noon when dozens of people gathered at the temple to pray.
#UPDATE | Madhya Pradesh: Four people dead while 19 people have been rescued so far after a stepwell collapsed at Indore temple: Indore Police officials https://t.co/ZepjNnYL5J
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 30, 2023
The well that was under the ground that collapsed was at least 50-60 feet deep and was full of water. The space where the well is located is narrow and hence there was difficulty during the rescue operation, officials said.
8 devotees, including two children rescued so far. 10-15 devotees could still be trapped inside the collapsed structure. #Indore @makarandkale pic.twitter.com/yDrsxk2z4Q
— Utkarsh Singh (@utkarshs88) March 30, 2023
At least 25 people were feared trapped after a stepwell collapsed at Shree Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in #MadhyaPradesh‘s #Indore.
Police said at least seven people have been rescued so far.#BeleshwarMahadev pic.twitter.com/pWe8VX20od
— IANS (@ians_india) March 30, 2023
Source :Skai
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