Mumbai Hoarding Collapse: Ghatkopar Battles Aftermath Of Tragedy That Claimed 14 Lives (Pics Inside)

By: Ruddhi Phadke | May 14, 2024

A huge uge billboard collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area due to gusty winds and unseasonal rains, killing at least 14 persons and injuring 75 others on Monday, May 13.

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According to civic officials, the billboard was illegal and no permission was taken to install it.

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Heavy traffic on Eastern Express high due to A huge bill board collapsed on petrol pump near highway at ghatkopar in Mumbai.

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Rescue and relief work underway near the site of the hoarding collapse at Ghatkopar, in Mumbai, Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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After a huge bill board collapsed on Monday, May 13 due to the Storm on petrol pump at ghatkopar, injured people admitted to Rajawadi Hospital in Mumbai.

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So far, 89 persons have been pulled out from under the collapsed hoarding, of whom 14 were declared dead and 75 others injured.

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At least 12 fire engines and other vehicles have been involved in the search and operation since around 4.50 pm on Monday

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At least 12 fire engines and other vehicles have been involved in the search and operation since around 4.50 pm on Monday.

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Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the incident spot late Monday evening and ordered a structural audit of all hoardings in the city.

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