Mumbai: 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Water-Filled Pit Dug for Coastal Road Project
A 12-year-old boy died after allegedly slipping into a water-filled pit dug near the construction site of the coastal road in Mumbai. The incident took place in Worli area of Mumbai on July 12. His parents said that the pit was dug by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). After the accident occurred, a board was erected and a watchman was deputed. While speaking to ANI, deceased’s father said, “He was first taken to Poddar Hospital where he was admitted after delay. They told us they don’t have required machines. Then, he was taken to Nair Hospital, where we were told to get some paperwork done first. Then they declared him dead.”
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