UP govt monitoring the situation: PM on Varanasi flyover collapse

May 15, 2018 19:30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacts to Varanasi flyover collapse incident.

'Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. I pray that the injured recover soon. Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure all possible support to those affected,' he tweeted.

'I spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath ji regarding the situation due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi. The UP government is monitoring the situation very closely and is working on the ground to assist the affected,' tweets PM Modi.

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