One person was killed and many were trapped when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed today on a busy central street here, police said.
Many passenger vehicles, trucks and rickshaws were seen under the debris but it was not immediately known as to how many people were trapped.
While police has confirmed one death, there were unconfirmed reports that the toll could be higher.
Police, fire brigade and disaster management personnel have rushed to the accident site and started rescue work. Cranes have been pressed to remove the debris.
Some people who were rescued with injuries were admitted to hospital.
Further details were awaited.
