LUCKNOW, April 18 -- A cave-in occurred on the Shahnajaf Road on Wednesday afternoon, right opposite the Sahara Ganj mall. The size of the crater was around 6-7 feet wide and around 5 to 6 feet deep, said an official of PWD.

The incident occurred just a few metres from the Jal Nigam office, on a stretch frequented daily by thousands of commuters. The road links key city intersections, including Sikanderbagh, KD Singh Babu Stadium, Hazratganj, and the old city, making it one of the busiest arteries in Lucknow.

Despite the location's significance, no official teams were on-site till 3.20pm when the road began to sink. Traffic continued to flow over the damaged stretch, posing a serious risk to public safety. It was only after HT informed ...