2 Killed As Iron Grill Collapses At Blue Sapphire Mall In UP's Greater Noida, Video Surfaces
Uttar Pradesh News: An iron grill collapsed at Blue Sapphire Mall in Greater Noida, causing two deaths A video capturing the aftermath of the accident circulated on social media platforms.
Two people lost their lives when an iron grill collapsed at Blue Sapphire Mall in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, causing them grievous injuries. The mishap occurred in the mall's walking common area when the grill suddenly fell from the fifth floor, landing on the unsuspecting pedestrians below. A video capturing the aftermath of the accident circulated on social media platforms.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Two men died after a ceiling grill fell on them at Galaxy Blue Sapphire Mall in Greater Noida.
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2024
Police present on the spot. https://t.co/NgPOmvsIwT pic.twitter.com/Hw50Lq5Q9G
In the footage, the victims lay motionless, surrounded by concerned onlookers. Bystanders rushed to assist, moving the injured away from the site of the incident.
The video shows disturbing visuals, viewer discretion is advised.
UP : ग्रेटर नोएडा वेस्ट के ब्लू सफायर मॉल में बड़ा हादसा। अंडर कंस्ट्रक्शन वर्क के दौरान 2 मजदूरों की ऊंचाई से गिरकर मौत हुई। pic.twitter.com/LB7zeS9oiE
— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) March 3, 2024
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Central Hridesh Katheria commented on the incident, stating, "Today in Blue Sapphire Mall, an iron grill fell off the fifth floor due to which two people died." He further added, "The police team reached the spot and identified the two people belonging to Vijaynagar, Ghaziabad. They were walking towards the escalator when the iron grill used for fencing fell. After the accident, they were grievously injured and succumbed. After speaking to their kin, further action will be taken."
#WATCH | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On two people dying due to grill collapse in Blue Sapphire Mall, ADCP Central Hridesh Katheria says, "Today in Blue Sapphire Mall, an iron grill fell off the fifth floor due to which two people died. The police team reached the spot and… pic.twitter.com/4jb7VelXmT
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2024
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Elderly Couple Dead After Wall Of Brick Kiln Collapses In UP's Fatehpur
In a separate incident in Fatehpur on Saturday, an elderly couple died when a wall of a brick kiln collapsed on them. The mishap occurred in Chak Allipur village, where the couple, along with two other women, were collecting coal. The sudden collapse of the brick kiln wall buried them under debris.
According to news agency PTI, Inspector Manoj Kumar, in-charge of Gazipur police station, informed, "A wall of the brick kiln suddenly collapsed in the Chak Allipur village, burying under the debris a couple and two women who were collecting coal." Munnilal (60) and his wife Rajrani (58) lost their lives in the incident, while the injured women, Jagrani and Malti, are currently receiving medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the wall collapse may have been triggered by structural damage incurred during recent rainfall as the wall of the brick kiln developed a crack, the SHO informed. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem examination.
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