On February 17, CNN news agency reported that 13 people died after falling into a well, most of them women and children attending a wedding feast. In addition, dozens of other injured people were taken to hospital.
News reports stated that The scene of the accident was a small pond. In a village up to 15 meters deep, the tragedy occurred after the mouth of a concrete well collapsed. While many people climbed the mouth of the pond to sing. and dancing merrily at the wedding of a couple in the Kusinara district of Uttar Pradesh north india
After the accident, 15 rescuers tried to come out of the well, while 13 others died. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a message of condolences to the bereaved families. and wish the wounded to get better soon Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh local authorities are investigating the incident.