Two women lost their lives while 13 people were injured after an overhead tank collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Sunday. The incident took place in Krishna Vihar area of Awas Vikas Colony of Mathura’s Kotwali police station.

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 report by ANI, 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.

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.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the matter and gave instructions to register an FIR against the guilty contractor in the case.

“A rescue operation is underway. Two people have died in the incident. An FIR is being registered against the accused contractor and instructions have been given for better treatment of the injured.” the Inspector General (IG) of Agra Range was quoted as saying by ANI.

Mathura SSP Shailesh Pandey and DM Shailendra Singh also inspected the accident site. Addressing the media, they said, “After inspecting the spot our priority right now is to get the injured treated. The culprits of this incident will also not be spared. The whole matter will be investigated and whoever is found guilty; strict action will be taken against them. 13 injured in the accident have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The condition of one of them remains critical. Many houses and vehicles came in the grip of the incident and major damage was done to the area.”