Indore stepwell collapse

On 30 March 2023, a stepwell cover in an Indore temple collapsed during a celebration of Rama Navami, killing at least 36 people and injuring 16.[1]

Indore stepwell collapse
Date30 March 2023
LocationBeleshwar Mahadev Temple, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
TypeCollapse
CauseOvercrowding
Deaths36
Non-fatal injuries16

Background

On the occasion of Rama Navami, a large number of Hindus visited Beleshwar Mahadev Temple, which sits atop an unused 40-foot (12 m)[2] well covered by a grill and tiles.[3][1] The weight of the crowd caused the cover to collapse, according to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.[4]

Rescue

After its collapse, nearly 140 army soldiers helped pull the injured and dead from the well with ropes.[5][3] Those rescued were brought to a hospital in Indore.[6] Narottam Mishra, a government cabinet minister, said in a statement that water was pumped out of the well in an effort to ease rescue and recovery efforts.[7]

Reaction

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India offered his condolences, thoughts, and prayers.[8]

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, said "It's an unfortunate incident. A rescue operation is underway. 10 people were rescued safely while nine are still trapped and will be rescued. Efforts are underway to rescue other people."[9]

The Prime Minister's Office said that 200,000 Indian rupees will be given as compensation,[10] while Mishra said that an investigation and compensation to families would be forthcoming.[11]

References
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