At present, rescue operations are on to help the people feared trapped inside the building. (Photo: ANI)

At least 12 people died on Monday after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast in Mohammadabad, Mau in Uttar Pradesh.

The development was confirmed to news agency PTI by Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said, "As per District Magistrate of Mau, the death toll in the blast stands at 10."

Meanwhile, 6 people who are injured are undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. As of now, the debris is being removed by NDRF team. The death toll could climb as several people are feared to be trapped inside the building.

Rescue operations are being conducted by a team to help the people trapped inside the building.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the incident and ordered concerned officials to make proper arrangements for the treatment of the injured. He also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased people.

He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and directed that DM and SP and all officers to immediately provide all possible relief and medical help to the injured persons," Awanish Awasthi said.

Adityanath had asked the district administration officials to make proper arrangements for the treatment of the injured and provide all possible help and relief to the victims of this accident.

"All help and relief should be provided to victims of the accident," said Yogi Adityanath.