Lucknow, June 27 -- Two people died, and several others were injured after a balcony collapsed during a Muharram procession in the Mahona area of Lucknow, officials said.

According to Municipal Councillor Ashfaq, the balcony gave way when people pulled on it to collect food during the procession, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.

Speaking to ANI, the Municipal Councillor said, "A Muharram procession was passing by when it reached a house where food was being distributed. People on the balcony were handing out the food to those below. Some people grabbed onto the balcony to receive the food, causing the balcony to collapse, and people were trapped underneath. Doctors declared two individuals, Ali and Arman, dead, while eight...