: Friday, July 16, 2021, 9:16 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh: At least four killed, several others injured after falling into well; rescue operations continue
At least four people have died and several others were injured after they fell into a well in Madhya Pradesh s Vidisha on Thursday. Rescue operations have continued through the night, and it is believed that a total of 30 people had fallen into the well. The incident took place in the Ganj Basoda area. According to reports, the villagers had been attempting to rescue a boy who had previously fallen in when the roof of the well collapsed.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the next of the kin of the deceased and compensation of Rs 50,000 each to the injured. The injured will also be provided free medical treatment.
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Vidisha Tragedy: 4 dead, 13 missing after falling into well while rescuing girl in MP
The girl fell into the well around 6 pm after which some locals climbed down to rescue her while others were standing on the parapet wall around it. (Image Source: ANI)
Updated: Jul 16, 2021, 10:46 AM IST
In a tragic incident, at least four people died after they fell into a well in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha while they were trying to rescue a girl from there. The incident took place at Ganj Basoda, about 50 km from the district headquarters.
The girl fell into the well around 6 pm after which some locals climbed down to rescue her while others were standing on the parapet wall around it to help them, a police official said.