A huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar, Mumbai amid rain and gusty winds, injuring at least 35 people while 100 others are feared trapped, according to officials.
The incident occurred at around 4.30 p.m. near Chheda Nagar Gymkhana, the official.
Personnel of the fire brigade and police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation, the official said, as reported by PTI.
At least 35 persons were injured in the incident while 100 people are feared trapped under the hoarding, the official said. Ambulances also rushed to the spot.
A National Disaster Response Force team has joined the rescue operation, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp. Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Cranes and (gas) cutters have reached the spot for a rescue operation, he said.
The injured persons were rushed to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, the official said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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