A massive billboard collapsed during heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday, May 13, in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring 31 others. Many are feared to be still trapped under the debris, prompting a rescue operation.
The 30-meter-tall billboard fell over a gas station due to the intense rains and high winds on Monday evening. Authorities revealed that the billboard was installed illegally, prompting investigations into the incident.
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra took to X to offer condolences to the dead. He added that such an incident is "unacceptable" in a city "trying to transform itself into a modern metropolis."
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the spot of the hoarding collapse incident in Ghatkopar late in the evening and ordered a structural audit of all hoardings in Mumbai city. He also announced ₹5 lakh compensation to the kin of the deceased.
Mumbai GRP Commissioner Ravindra Sisave told CNBC-TV18 that an internal inquiry has been ordered into the matter.
Catch live updates on the Mumbai hoarding collapse here
The 30-meter-tall billboard fell over a gas station due to the intense rains and high winds on Monday evening. Authorities revealed that the billboard was installed illegally, prompting investigations into the incident.
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra took to X to offer condolences to the dead. He added that such an incident is "unacceptable" in a city "trying to transform itself into a modern metropolis."
14 dead.
Om Shanti 🙏🏽
60 injured
From a billboard collapse.
Unacceptable. And we’re a city trying to transform itself into a modern metropolis.
CM @mieknathshinde has ordered a probe into all hoardings.
Stringent rules must follow.pic.twitter.com/DxvsaoBm0l
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 14, 2024
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the spot of the hoarding collapse incident in Ghatkopar late in the evening and ordered a structural audit of all hoardings in Mumbai city. He also announced ₹5 lakh compensation to the kin of the deceased.
Mumbai GRP Commissioner Ravindra Sisave told CNBC-TV18 that an internal inquiry has been ordered into the matter.
Catch live updates on the Mumbai hoarding collapse here
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