Cold storage building collapses in Kanpur after blast caused by Ammonia gas leak; 25 feared trapped, rescue ops on

A multistory building reportedly collapsed following Ammonia gas leak in Shivrajpur area on Wednesday.

Pic courtesy: ANI

Kanpur: A cold storage building reportedly collapsed following a blast triggered by Ammonia gas leakage in the Shivrajpur locality here on Wednesday.

According to ANI, the Ammonia gas leakage triggered a powerful blast after which the building located on Zero Road collapsed like a pack of cards, triggering panic among locals here. 

Kanpur: Building collapses after blast following Ammonia gas leak in Shivrajpur area, no casualties reported so far, rescue op underway. pic.twitter.com/J4Z8h09TMR — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 15, 2017

At least 25 people are said to be trapped under the debris of the building.

Meanwhile, the city administration officials have reached the blast site and relief and rescue operation has begun in full swing.

All efforts are on to save those trapped under the debris. No casualties have been reported as yet.