100 feared trapped, 35 injured as hoarding collapses amid rain and gusty wind in Mumbai

MUMBAI,MAY 13 : At least 35 people were injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while 100 others are feared trapped, officials said.

The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm near Chheda Nagar Gymkhana, an official said.

Personnel of the fire brigade and police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation, he said.

“At least 35 persons were injured in the incident while 100 people are feared trapped under the hoarding,” the official said, adding ambulances were also rushed to the spot.

An NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) team has joined the rescue operation, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani.

Cranes and (gas) cutters have also reached the spot for rescue operation, he said.

“The injured persons were rushed to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital,” the official said.

-PTI