In the central India while praying in the temple floor collapsed, resulting in dozens of people falling into the well. Known at least 35 dead.
The accident happened in the city indour in the state of Madgya Pradesh, writes the BBC. 14 others present at the temple were rescued, one person is considered missing.
According to the Indian police, the tragedy occurred during a prayer ceremony organized at the Beleshwar Mahadev Julelal temple on the occasion of a Hindu holiday. Rama Navami.
Dozens of people stood on a concrete slab above a well almost 12 meters deep when she collapsed under their weight.
According to local media, the temple was built after a well was filled up about 40 years ago.
Senior official Illayaraja T. reported channel ANI that 18 people were hospitalized, two of them have already been discharged.
The rescue work involved 75 people, including members of the state and national disaster response forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi He stated that he was “extremely upset by this accident.” He promised compensation of 500,000 rupees ($6,000) to the families of the victims and 50,000 rupees ($600) to those injured.
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Source: Obozrevatel
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