Videos of the horrific coaching center fire that took place in Aliganj, Lucknow are viral on social media. The death of 15 people has been confirmed in the accident. Know how people tried to escape amidst the smoke and flames and how the rescue operation went on.
Whatever happened on Monday in Purnia area of Aliganj, Lucknow, shocked the entire city. The videos of the accident surfacing on social media are telling the horror of this tragedy. At some places, students are seen hanging from the balconies to save their lives, while at some places the black smoke coming out of the building is creating panic among the people. By watching these videos, it can be imagined what terrible situation the people trapped inside the building might have faced after the fire.
According to the information, the fire first broke out in the Head Hopper 3D Art Studio. Within minutes, flames and smoke engulfed the entire building. There was chaos among the students and other people present in the coaching center operating above. Many people jumped from balconies and rooftops to save their lives.
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Rescue operation of war going on amidst smoke
According to eyewitnesses, the dense smoke from the fire increased the problems of the people. Many people were trapped in rooms and other parts. The rescue team had to cut walls at some places to reach inside the building.
Joint teams of fire brigade, NDRF and police carried out the rescue operation for hours. Many people were taken out with the help of stretchers and wet blankets. The injured were immediately sent to KGMU Trauma Center, where their treatment is ongoing.
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Lucknow shaken by 15 deaths, Deputy CM gets emotional
According to officials, so far 15 people have been confirmed dead in the accident. However, official information about how many students are included in the dead has not been revealed yet. Relief and rescue work continued till late evening.
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Seeing the seriousness of the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath canceled his Aligarh tour and decided to return to Lucknow. He has instructed the officials to speed up the relief work and provide all possible medical assistance to the injured.
DGP Rajiv Krishna, Principal Secretary Home Sanjay Prasad and other senior officers were present on the occasion. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak became emotional while giving information about the deceased. Tears welled up in his eyes, which clearly shows the seriousness of this accident.
At present the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. But the videos going viral on social media are bringing before the people the horrifying picture of this painful accident, seeing which anyone’s soul can tremble.
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