Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, 74 rescued so far; evacuation underway

In a tragic incident, as many as 14 people were killed after a massive hoarding collapsed in Maharashtra’s Ghatkopar on May 13. As per NDRF, 74 people have been rescued alive from the spot as the recuse operation is underway. NDRF has been conducting rescue operations for the trapped since Monday evening when the incident occurred due to heavy rains and strong winds. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde rushed to the incident site and took stock of the rescue operation. He also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. Taking to ‘X’, President Droupadi Murmu, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar mourned the deaths and prayed for a speedy recovery of the injured. Further details will follow.
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