Under-Construction Building Collapses at Kannauj Railway Station, Injuring 23

Rescue operations continue after a roof collapse at the site of a railway station redevelopment project in Uttar Pradesh, with multiple workers still feared trapped.

The collapse occurred during the construction of a new terminal under the Amrit Bharat Yojana redevelopment project at Kannauj Railway Station.
At least 35 workers were on-site when the roof shuttering gave way, with 23 rescued so far, including three seriously injured workers who were transferred to Lucknow for treatment.
Rescue operations are ongoing with the assistance of SDRF, NDRF, drones, and sniffer dogs; heavy equipment has been deployed to clear debris.
The Uttar Pradesh government and North Eastern Railway have announced investigations into the incident, with financial compensation for the injured ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2.5 lakh.
Officials, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have directed immediate relief efforts and promised accountability for any negligence uncovered in the probe.