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In Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, there was a sad event in which a wooden stage rut at the time of religious function and amongst 5 people died while many were injured. Some of those who were affected are said to be in critical condition and this has prompted the authorities and residents to rush them to hospital.
What Happened?
Occurrence of the accident happened during [general religious ceremony replace holder] which is usually populated by many people.
Key Details:
Cause: According to the first-hand information, the platform collapsed because it was full, and the structures became weak.
Casualties: Five persons were positively identified dead at the scene, the other [specific number place holder] were taken to various hospitals within the scene’s proximity.
Critical Injuries: Based on convoy source, [specific number placeholder] people are still said to be in critical health state.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as the platform collapsed:
“Suddenly there was a loud cracking sound and in less than five minutes the platform collapsed,” said a local attendee.
The large number of people was a problem when the rescuers first arrived, but the local people and police quickly joined in to help the wounded.
Emergency Response
Authorities quickly mobilized to handle the situation:
1. Rescue Operations:
Local police and rescue teams arrived quickly and began rescuing the injured and even giving first aid.
2. Medical Aid:
Victims were taken to [specific hospital in this case] because more personnel and facilities were brought in to handle the casualties.
3. Investigation Launched:
A investigation has been launch to check whether the platform was developed with permissions and security measure in place or not.
Potential Causes of the Collapse
Preliminary investigations point to several possible factors:
1. Overcrowding:
It could not support the mass of the multitude of people who came to the platform.
2. Structural Weakness:
Fault has been made on poor construction material and lack of reinforcement among others.
3. Lack of Planning:
Organizers are being asked about how crowds are being controlled and whether the set health protocols are being followed.
Reactions and Statements
UP Government:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the deaths and said that Rs 2 lakh would be given as compensation to the families of the deceased.
The matter requires a high level probe with a view of avoiding similar occurrences in future.
Local Officials:
Officials have said that they will look into whether the event’s organizers were also to blame for the catastrophe.
Public Reaction:
A lot of the locals complained of poor safety measures to show that the authorities should improve on this to meet the standard that should be set in events such as these.
Safety Concerns at Religious Events
This incident underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures at mass gatherings:
1. Structural Safety:
Making sure public platforms and items lawfully constructed as temporary structures are safe.
2. Crowd Management:
Restricting occupancy at the upper platforms in order to squash the density.
3. Emergency Preparedness:
Proaction of organizing rescue and medical teams in a case of large attendance to certain functions.
