Wall Collapse Injures 14 Women During Funeral in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh

In Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, a tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a wall collapsed during a funeral in Kamalpur Rakhavli, injuring at least 14 women. The incident happened after a woman from the village passed away at New Aakash Hospital. When her body was brought back for the final rites, many family members, relatives, and neighbors gathered to mourn.

According to officials, the wall collapsed during the gathering, trapping over 14 women under it. Locals and police quickly arrived at the scene to rescue the victims and took them to the hospital. Jasrana Sub Divisional Magistrate Shivdhyan Pandey stated, “The women from Kamalpur Rakhwali had gathered at the house to express their grief. They were sitting against a weak wall, which suddenly collapsed, injuring several of them. All the injured were immediately taken to the district hospital.”

He further mentioned that the injured were rushed to the government trauma center for treatment, where X-rays are being conducted to assess the severity of their injuries. “The condition of all injured women is stable, and they are out of danger. Fourteen women were injured. One of them has been discharged after receiving first aid, while 13 others are still being treated at the hospital. Those with serious injuries, especially to the head or neck, are under observation and receiving special care,” he added.

Riyazuddin, the brother-in-law of the deceased, said, “Our sister-in-law died during delivery at New Aakash Hospital. After her post-mortem was done, we brought her body home. Many family members, relatives, and neighbors were present at the house. Suddenly, the wall collapsed, burying 15-16 women.” He also mentioned that his mother is in critical condition, unconscious, and on oxygen, with doctors from the Government Trauma Center, Kamalpur, attending to her.

Further details are awaited.