New Delhi: At least eight people lost their lives and several others were injured after a stepwell collapsed at the Indore temple today during the Ram Navami celebration.

Officials involved in the rescue operations informed that 19 people have been rescued so far.

Around 25-30 people were feared trapped in the incident at the Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple in the Patel Nagar area.

The incident is said to have taken place at around 12 PM when devotees were offering prayers during a hawan at the temple.

#UPDATE | Madhya Pradesh: Four people dead while 19 people have been rescued so far after a stepwell collapsed at Indore temple: Indore Police officials https://t.co/ZepjNnYL5J

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 30, 2023

Soon after the incident local administration launched the rescue operation to rescue people.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Many feared being trapped after a stepwell at a temple collapsed in Patel Nagar area in Indore.

Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/qfs69VrGa9

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 30, 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister  Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that he has taken cognizance of the incident and also termed the incident “unfortunate”.’

#WATCH | “It’s an unfortunate incident. A rescue operation is underway. 10 people were rescued safely while nine are trapped and will be rescued. Efforts are underway to rescue other people,” says MP CM SS Chouhan on stepwell collapse at Indore temple pic.twitter.com/E8Pti0E5YP

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 30, 2023

Prime Minister also Tweeted that he is extremely pained by the mishap in Indore temple.

Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM @ChouhanShivraj Ji and took an update on the situation. The State Government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2023