India, July 19 -- KANPUR In a tragic incident triggered by rainfall, two children were killed and their parents seriously injured when their house collapsed in the early hours of Friday in the Pahadi area of Chitrakoot district, said police.

According to officials, the family had retired for the night after dinner when the structure on Nadin road collapsed amid the downpour, trapping all four members under the debris.

The deceased were identified as Shivangi, 5, and her brother Shiva, 1. Their parents, Soni Singh, 32, and her husband Anil alias Rinku Singh, 34, sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the district hospital.

Neighbours rushed to the scene and began rescue efforts despite the lack of electricity at the time. The poli...