Uttar Pradesh: 7 dead, 15 injured in building collapse following cylinder blast

Mau: At least seven people were left dead and 15 injured after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast in Mohammadabad, Mau in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. 

Rescue operations are underway and the death toll is most likely to climb as several people are feared trapped under the debris. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the incident and ordered concerned officials to make proper arrangements for the treatment of the injured. He also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased people

He has asked the district administration officials to make proper arrangements for the treatment of the injured and provide all possible help and relief to the victims of this accident.

"All help and relief should be provided to victims of the accident," said Yogi Adityanath.