Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 15 May 2024,Wednesday India
The death toll climbs to 16 in Mumbai's Ghatkopar hoarding collapse tragedy, with 75 injured. NDRF recovers two more bodies from the site. The hoarding, erected without BMC permission, collapsed amid gusty winds and rain. Poor foundation cited as cause. NDRF deploys heavy machinery for rescue amid slim chances of finding survivors. Fuel leakage hampers operations. Small fire doused during rescue. Teams work tirelessly for 72 hours. Search to conclude soon. BMC begins hoarding demolition. Tragic incident underscores need for stricter regulation and safety measures in billboard construction.
