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.
On the vibrant day of Ganesh Visarjan, tragedy struck in Saki Naka, as a high-tension wire collapsed onto Khairani Road, resulting in the loss of one life. Witnesses 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. A video posted by Mumbai TV shows that the tall Ganesh idol heading with immersion procession had been stuck with the overhead wires that led to heavy traffic for an hour in the Saki Naka area.
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.
In a heartbreaking event in Mumbai’s Saki Naka region close to Khairani Road’s S.J. Studio, a high-tension wire resulted in electrocution, injuring five devotees critically. One of the victims has died from his injuries, while the other four 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 Ganapati trolley. 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
Further information on the incident is awaited.
