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. Mumbai Rains: Mumbai Airport Flight Operations Suspended for an Hour Due to Inclement Weather, Dust Storms
"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. Mumbai Rains and Dust Storm Hit Eastern Express Highway in Ghatkopar, Massive Billboard Collapses Leaving Many Injured, Scary Visuals Go Viral (Watch Videos)
35 Injured as Hoarding Collapses Amid Rain and Gusty Wind
Over 35 people injured and 100+ likely trapped after giant hoarding collapses in Chheda Nagar of Ghatkopar East in Mumbai amid heavy rains and dust storm. Rescue work is presently underway. https://t.co/mEDLlZWDjK pic.twitter.com/NbjJbJPSkt
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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.