Structural Collapse During Indian Festival Kills Children and Injures Dozens
A temporary brick structure collapsed during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai, killing a seven-year-old boy and injuring dozens of spectators. Similar safety failures at related events across the region have sparked calls for stricter oversight of festival infrastructure.
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7-year-old dies as brick column collapses during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai
A seven-year-old boy tragically died during a local Dahi Handi celebration in Malad West. The accident occurred when a brick column collapsed on the child while playing. He was rushed to Malvani General Hospital for immediate medical attention. However, hospital authorities later confirmed the boy was declared brought dead. The incident took place at Ekta Welfare Society in Chikuwadi, Malvani.
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Officials said the rope holding the Dahi Handi was tied between a tree and a brick column of a ground-floor structure, that eventually collapsed.
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