At least 11 women died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district on Wednesday.
The iron grill on the well gave way and the women fell inside.
At least 11 women died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district on Wednesday.
The incident took place at Nebua Naurangiya. Several women and girls were standing at the well during the Haldi ceremony. Suddenly, the iron grill above the well gave way and the women fell inside.
Around 15 women were rescued by the villagers and the police, while 11 others could not be saved in time.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the death of people in the accident. He directed the officials to intensify the rescue and relief operations and provide treatment to the injured.
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