Eighteen people died as a roof collapsed at a crematorium in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Around 17 people trapped under the rubble were rescued as of now and immediately admitted to a hospital, according to Gaziabad Police. A team of NDRF and police have reached the spot. 

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Some people, who had reached crematorium to attend a funeral, took shelter under the roof when it collapsed.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed district officials to conduct relief operations & submit a report of the incident. He also promised all possible help to those affected by the incident.

"I've instructed district officials to conduct relief operations & submit a report of incident. All possible help will be provided to those affected by the incident," he said.

State govt engaged in relief and rescue work: PM Modi

PM Modi tweeted, "The sad news of the unfortunate accident in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has caused great sorrow. The state government is engaged in relief and rescue work. I express my condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in this accident, as well as wish the injured to get well soon."

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