Mumbai hoarding collapse
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| Deaths | 17[1] |
|---|---|
| Non-fatal injuries | 75 |
On May 13, 2024, a hoarding collapsed in the Ghatkopar suburb of Mumbai, following heavy rains.[2][3] It led to the deaths of 17 people, with 75 injured victims being rescued from underneath the hoarding in a 66-hour search-and-rescue.[1]
Incident[edit]
The hoarding was constructed illegally, with a size of 120x120 feet, as opposed to the permissible size of 40×40 feet. On May 13, following heavy rains, the hoarding collapsed at [4][5][6]
The search-and-rescue operation ended on 10:30 am on 16 May, about 66 hours after the incident.
Aftermath[edit]
Following the incident, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued orders for similar hoardings nearby.[7] On May 16, the owner of the hoarding was booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and various other charges.[8]
The Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced financial aid of ₹500,000 to the next of kin of each person killed in the incident.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Death toll in Ghatkopar hoarding crash rises to 17; 10 injured victims still in hospitals". The Indian Express. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ a b Shaikh, Ateeq; Sah, Purnima; Mutha, Snehal (2024-05-13). "Mumbai Rains: Massive billboard falls during Mumbai dust storm killing nine, injuring over 70". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "At least 14 killed as billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ PTI (2024-05-14). "Mumbai billboard collapse: Search and rescue operation continues after over 21 hours". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ PTI (2024-05-15). "Mumbai's hoarding collapse: Two more bodies located under debris". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-05-15). "Mumbai hoarding collapse | Death toll rises to 16". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ PTI (2024-05-13). "Mumbai hoarding collapse: BMC issues notice to ad agency for immediate removal of three other hoardings in Ghatkopar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Shaikh, Ateeq (2024-05-17). "Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of collapsed Mumbai hoarding arrested in Udaipur". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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