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Illegal Hoarding Collapse in Mumbai Claims 14 Lives, Injures Dozens

Authorities investigate culpable homicide as rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions at the site.

Overview

  • A 120 x 120-feet billboard collapsed onto a petrol pump in Ghatkopar during a storm, killing 14 and injuring 75.
  • Rescue efforts faced difficulties due to the presence of flammable materials at the site.
  • The owner of the hoarding, Bhavesh Bhinde, and others have been booked for culpable homicide.
  • Mumbai's civic body has ordered a crackdown on illegal hoardings across the city.
  • The Maharashtra government has promised financial support for the victims' families and the injured.