Two women lost their lives while 13 people were injured after an overhead tank collapsed in Uttar Pradesh`s Mathura on Sunday, said a top police official. The injured have been admitted to hospital and their treatment is underway. Out of 13 injured, one of them is in critical condition. As per the information, several houses, situated near the water tanker were affected in the incident as debris and leaked water from the tank entered many houses, resulting in damage to electrical equipment while various cars parked on the road were also damaged.

The incident took place in Krishna Vihar area of Awas Vikas Colony of Kotwali police station in Mathura. However, immediately after the incident, administrative officials reached the spot and started relief and rescue work. The police force, NDRF, SDRF, and other emergency services are deployed on the spot and are constantly monitoring the rescue operation. Considering the seriousness of the issue, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the matter and gave instructions to register an FIR against the guilty contractor in the case.