People took to twitter to flash helpline numbers and donate blood. Here is a compilation of some helpful tweets.
Lions, #Kolkata: Blood available
— Prasanto K Roy (@prasanto) March 31, 2016
033-32444515, 22485778/5780
HT @priyashmita pic.twitter.com/PUZOMgQ7Hv
"@TweetKolkata: All kind of blood groups are available with us.In case of any need do contact please 8585902617. #Kolkata " RT this plz
— Swagata Dhara (@SwagataDhara1) March 31, 2016
While 14 people are feared dead, more than a hundred people are trapped under the debris. The injured were rushed to the nearby hospitals including Kolkata Medical College and Hospital.
Please RT. contact these numbers for blood donation requirements 9883005724....
— Shah Rukh Bhakt. (@iSwarnendu) March 31, 2016
9062449500...9051541024 #PrayForKolkata #Kolkata
Helpline number 1070
— AnuRag RaHa (@anurag_raha95) March 31, 2016
For Blood Donations Call: 8585902617, 033-22485778
Ambulance : 9038417527
Share #Kolkata @itsmeabir @iHrithik
"Two persons were brought dead and two others were in serious condition," Kolkata Medical College and Hospital superintendent Sikha Banerjee said.
"More injured persons are still being brought in to the hospital," Banerjee said.
HELPLINE NUMBERS: 1070/ 22143526/ 22535185/ 22145664
#Kolkata
— Pr()ud H!ND(_) G!rl (@nehalovesranbir) March 31, 2016
Pl contact 22485778 for blood and contact pradeep nayyar on 9830083467 pl infrm at marwari relief society hospital.
Godplzsave..
A blood donation camp has been organized by SFI / SYFI at the Maniktala Blood Bank from 5 pm. Folks do come forward. Emergency #Kolkata
— Aparna Bhattacharya (@chhuti_is) March 31, 2016
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rushed to the site and directed the authorities to speed up the relief and rescue operations carried out by police, fire brigade and disaster management personnel.
The flyover, according to news channels, was supposed to be the longest in Kolkata connecting north Kolkata to Howrah on the fringes of the city. The flyover had been under construction since 2009 and had been delayed several times.
Guys! Let's pass on the number to the concerned people - who are near to the hospital now!! Pls RT #Kolkata https://t.co/whvDKEod16
— Smriti Singh (@RjSmritii) March 31, 2016
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