Four killed in roof collapse during Muharram procession

By IANS

Lucknow : Four people were killed and 18 injured when the canopy of an old building caved in under the weight of people gathered for a better view of a Muharram procession.


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Five of the injured in the Sunday night accident are reported to be in a critical condition.

“The victims had gathered on the canopy to watch a Muharram procession when it gave way under the weight of the crowd,” J.N. Chamber, Uttar Pradesh principal home secretary, told reporters here Monday.

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