Mumbai News: 1 Killed, 5 Injured As High-Tension Wire Falls During Ganesh Visarjan Procession In Saki Naka | VIDEO

During Ganesh Visarjan in Saki Naka, a collapsed high-tension wire killed one person as crowds filled the streets. A viral video captured the chaos amid celebrations and traffic disruption.

Manasi Kamble | Megha Kuchik Updated: Monday, September 08, 2025, 08:49 AM IST

Mumbai: On Ganesh Visarjan in Sakinaka, a high-tension wire collapsed onto Khairani Road, killing one person. Witnesses recorded the event, which spread on social media. The wire fell as a Ganesh idol procession faced traffic delays. Emergency teams acted quickly, but sadly, one individual was lost in this tragic accident.

A CCTV camera in the area captured the terrifying moment on video, shared widely across social media platforms. The incident unfolded amid the usual festive fervour and crowds pouring onto the streets for immersion ceremonies.

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Amid the bustling atmosphere, the wire failed, sending shockwaves through the crowd. Emergency teams responded swiftly, but despite their efforts, one person tragically fell victim to the accident.

The heartbreaking event took place in Mumbai’s Saki Naka region close to Khairani Road’s S.J. Studio. One of the victims has died from his injuries, while the other five are in critical condition and receiving treatment at this time.

Stricter regulations, regular infrastructure checks, and preventive measures to avoid tragic mishaps during large-scale public events.

During the procession of Gajanan Mitra Mandal, Kachara Galli, Khairani Road, when the procession reached near Sanman Hotel, Khairani Road, Sakinaka Pstn, six persons suffered electric shock while lifting wires from the Ganpati trolley, according to an official update. Five have been admitted to Paramount Hospital, Sakinaka, and are stable. One was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital, Andheri (East), where he has been declared dead.

The names of the injured and deceased persons are as follows:

Injured:

1. Dharmaraj Sukhdev Gupta, age 49

2. Aarush Ashok Gupta, age 6 years

3. Tushar Dinesh Gupta, age 20 years

4. Shambhu Navnath Kami, age 20 years

5. Karan Vinod Kanojia, age 14 years

Deceased:

6) Binu Sukumaran, age 37, resident of Gilbert Compound, Kachara Galli, Khairani Road, Sakinaka

Published on: Sunday, September 07, 2025, 10:38 AM IST

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