Ganpati idol falls during procession in Mumbai; 2 dead, 5 injured
Two individuals died and five others sustained injuries when a large Ganpati idol collapsed during its procession. The idol fell due to an apparent welding issue with its supporting frame, police officials stated. The incident occurred late Saturday night as the procession neared its destination in Bhuleshwar. The deceased included the Ganpati mandal president, Sanket Nevshe. Investigations into…
Mumbai police report that an unfortunate accident occurred during the procession of a 22-foot-tall Ganpati idol in Bhuleshwar on Saturday night. The idol, named Bhuleshwar Cha Raja, tragically fell while in transit from Lalbaug to its destination, resulting in two deaths and five injuries. The deceased have been identified as Sanket Nevshe, the president of the Ganpati mandal, and Brijesh Hemant Joshi, a 38-year-old member.
The fallen idol shattered into three pieces and was later transported to a dumper for immersion. The cause of the accident is believed to be improper welding of the idol's frame, causing it to detach from the trolley and plummet during the 10 PM procession. Of the five injured, three were rushed to GT Hospital, two to JJ Hospital, and one each to HN Reliance Hospital and Saifee Hospital.
The DB Marg police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and are conducting further investigations into the incident.
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