Kolkata flyover collapse: From Politicians to celebs, tribute pours in on Twitter

Kolkata, March 31: In a major mishap, an under-construction flyover in Kolkata near Ganesh Talkies came crashing down like a pack of cards, within seconds. The tragic incident took place on Thursday, March 31 afternoon.

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The horrific video footage of debris and trapped people were broadcast on news channels, leaving everyone shocked. [Kolkata mishap: At least 17 killed after flyover collapses]

As of now, the death toll has reached 17 and over 100 injured even as the rescue work is going on in full swing. [Kolkata bridge was being made in hurry?]

Meanwhile, West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, who reached at the site of flyover collapse announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the dead and Rs 2 lakh each for those critically injured as well as Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries.

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Prime MInister Narendra Modi, who is presently in US, also expressed grief over the tragic incident on Twitter.

From politicians to Bollywood celebrities and common people, tributes and condolences were expressed on the micro-blogging site Twitter. Here are some tweets:

Shocked & saddened by collapse of under construction flyover in Kolkata. Took stock of the situation & rescue operations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2016

My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in Kolkata. May the injured recover at the earliest.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2016

PM has expressed his condolences to the families of those who died in Kolkata and praying for the lives of those trapped under the debris

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) March 31, 2016

Seven NDRF teams are doing rescue work at the site of under-construction flyover collapse in Kolkata and two more teams are en-route.

— PIB India (@PIB_India) March 31, 2016

Had a telephonic conversation with the PM and apprised him of the rescue operations being carried out by the NDRF in Kolkata.

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) March 31, 2016

News of the collapse of a flyover in Kolkata extremely tragic. I hope rescue &relief ops reach those trapped and injured at the earliest

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 31, 2016

My heart goes out to the people who have lost loved ones in this tragedy

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 31, 2016

Distressed to learn about an under construction bridge collapse in Kolkata. Have instructed the WB unit to assist in the rescue operation.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 31, 2016

What happened in Kolkata stirs our conscience.We pray for the injured and extend our condolences to the victim's families

— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) March 31, 2016

Praying for #Kolkata collapse victims.Great reassurance to see #PMOIndia @narendramodi keeping track even in midst of hectic overseas tour

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) March 31, 2016

Very disturbing pictures from the Kolkata Collapsed flyover site ..My Prayers for all those who lost their lives & those injured!!

— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) March 31, 2016

Saddened to hear of the bridge collapse in Kolkata.. Hope rescue reaches those trapped as soon as possible.. Helpline no 1070.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) March 31, 2016

My prayers are with those trapped under the collapse of the #kolkata flyover today; may the rescue operations be fast and efficient.

— soha ali khan (@sakpataudi) March 31, 2016

Reports and images coming in from Kolkata are hugely depressing. I wonder if our system will ever hold anyone guilty of this negligence.

— Amit Malviya (@malviyamit) March 31, 2016

#Kolkata #flyovercollapse bridge collapse Control room numbers: 1070, 033-22143526/ 033-22535185/ 033-22145664... https://t.co/y9V0S5DX5f

— Trinamool Supporters (@TMC_Supporters) March 31, 2016

NDRF personnel rescuing trapped victims in Flyover collapse incident at Kolkata pic.twitter.com/mH5eAK29vr

— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) March 31, 2016

RT RamenPandey: Tragic collapse of flyover at #Kolkata, wherein many have died. Deep condolences to the bereaved f… pic.twitter.com/qbocu6qfUy

— Burkha Dutt (@DuttBurkha) March 31, 2016

If you need a ride to or from Girish Park #Kolkata today, your Ola ride will be free. pic.twitter.com/wPtoDuiYGx

— Ola (@Olacabs) March 31, 2016

This is nightmarishly horrific. Prayers for the people still buried under the debris.
Kolkata https://t.co/Bofmvpe4Om

— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) March 31, 2016

CCTV footage provided by #police of the flyover collapsing.#Kolkata #Flyovercollapse #Calcutta pic.twitter.com/M545Okuypp

— Telegraph Metro (@MetroTelegraph) March 31, 2016

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