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A part of the flyover at Punjagutta in Hyderabad collapsed a short while ago. About 15 people are feared dead in the flyover collapse and many more injured. Some cars have been crushed under the heavy concrete slab. Efforts are on to remove the heavy slab with the help of cranes.. The injured have been rushed to NIMS hospital near Punjagutta. The exact number of causalities will be known after the debris is cleared. Many people took shelter under the flyover following sudden downpour this evening.
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Sakshi TV made an announcement that five dead bodies have been found at the crash site. & more |
