Lucknow, Jan. 29 -- A major accident marred the 'Nirvana Laddu Parv' of the first Tirthankara in Jainism, Bhagwan Adinath, in Baghpat, on Tuesday, as a wooden platform within the Manastambha complex crumpled, leaving seven dead and trapping over 50 devotees beneath the debris.
The unexpected collapse resulted in a chaotic scene filled with panic and confusion as rescue efforts were launched at the site. The absence of readily available ambulances meant that many of the injured were transported to hospitals via e-rickshaws.
Emergency responders from the Badaut police team quickly arrived to manage the situation and assist in the ongoing rescue operations, further highlighting the urgency of the situation.
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