At least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say
NEW DELHI (AP) — A serious hearth broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing not less than 27 individuals, together with a number of youngsters, police and media reviews mentioned.
The hearth erupted on the park within the metropolis of Rajkot in Gujarat state. Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava mentioned that the blaze was below management and a rescue operation was underway.
Police officer Vinayak Patel mentioned that it was tough to determine the our bodies.
Police mentioned they’ve detained the proprietor and the supervisor of the amusement park for questioning as they launched an investigation within the trigger.
“Up to now we’ve confirmed the loss of life of 27 individuals within the hearth incident,” the Press Belief of India information company quoted Patel as saying, including that the lifeless included 4 youngsters below the age of 12.
The park is often full of households with youngsters having fun with the college summer time trip over the weekend.
Footage confirmed firefighters clearing particles round collapsed tin roof constructions that media reviews mentioned have been used for bowling, go-carting, and trampoline sights.
The amusement park was privately owned by Yuvraj Singh Solanki and Bhargava mentioned that police would file a case of negligence towards him.
“We will likely be registering an offense for negligence and the deaths which have occurred. Additional investigation will happen as soon as we full the rescue operation,” he mentioned.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X that he was “extraordinarily distressed by the fireplace … in Rajkot. My ideas are with all those that have misplaced their family members. Prayers for the injured.”
Fires are widespread in India, the place builders and residents usually flout constructing legal guidelines and security codes.