Tragic Wall Collapse Claims Life of Infant in Lucknow's Hanuman Temple
Sleeping infant dies in Lko’s old Hanuman temple wall collapse
Hindustan Times
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A six-month-old infant died after a wall of the old Hanuman temple in Dandaiya Bazaar, Lucknow, collapsed on Thursday. The child was trapped under debris while sleeping in a hut nearby. Despite rescue efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at King George's Medical University.
- 01A six-month-old baby died due to a wall collapse at an old temple in Lucknow.
- 02The incident occurred around 11 am, trapping the infant under debris.
- 03Rescue efforts involved local residents and police, taking about 90 minutes.
- 04The child was initially rescued alive but later died at the hospital.
- 05Authorities are investigating the incident and maintaining law and order at the site.
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A tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a six-month-old infant died after a wall of the old Hanuman temple in Dandaiya Bazaar, Lucknow, collapsed. The wall fell around 11 am, trapping the child, who was sleeping in a hut built against the temple structure. The infant, the son of Gajodhar, an auto driver from Misrikh, Sitapur, was rescued from the debris after a 90-minute operation involving local residents and police. He was initially taken to Bhaurao Deoras Hospital and later referred to King George's Medical University (KGMU), where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Local authorities have stated that they are conducting further investigations and legal proceedings regarding the incident, while police personnel remain on-site to ensure safety and order.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety of dilapidated structures in urban areas, particularly those near residential areas.
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