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Two dead, several injured in electrical accident at Mumbai Ganesh pandal
An electrical mishap near a major Ganesh pandal in Mumbai's Kalachowki area claimed two lives and left several others injured. Among the deceased is an eight-year-old child.
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A tragic electrical accident unfolded near the Mahaganpati pandal in the Kalachowki locality of Mumbai, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident sent shockwaves through the community during the festive Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
The victims included a child aged eight years along with another individual. The exact circumstances leading to the electrical contact remain under investigation by local authorities.
Emergency response teams rushed to the scene following the incident. Multiple injured persons were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment, with Masina Hospital and Global Hospital receiving patients for emergency care.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety measures at temporary festival structures erected across the city during the peak season of religious celebrations. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough examination of the pandal's electrical infrastructure and safety compliance.