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Earthquake: A four-story residential building collapsed today in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow, trapping eight persons out of which three are saved. UP Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak is leading state and national disaster response teams in search and rescue. “Building collapsed immediately. The NDRF and fire brigade are rescuing people.
Earthquake in Lucknow 30mins back. Alaya apartment building on Wazir Hasan Road collapsed. Many buried under rubbles #earthquake #lucknow pic.twitter.com/tXIZVdhmUI
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Officials are yet to determine if an earthquake in northern India earlier in the day weakened the historic building. Old buildings dot Hazratganj. Alaya Apartments fell today.
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Yogi Adityanath’s office issued a statement urging rescuers to find survivors quickly. The Chief Minister’s office warned hospitals should stay alert and help the injured.
