14 people dead as huge billboard falls amid storm in India

STORY: 14 people dead as huge billboard falls amid storm in India SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of rescue operation by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) STORYLINE: At least 14 people died and nearly 75 were injured when a huge advertisement billboard fell on them amid a heavy storm accompanied by rains in India's southwestern state of Maharashtra late Monday night, confirmed a civic agency official over phone. The incident happened in the Ghatkopar area of the country's financial capital of Mumbai. Videos on social media showed the huge billboard fell, trapping many cars and other vehicles under it. The billboard was installed next to a fuel station. The victims were taking shelter at the fuel station amid storm and rains when the mishap occurred. Local police and the fire department workers rescued the people from underneath the billboard. They were later rushed to a local ho

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A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 6

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 3

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage 4

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

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A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.

India: Massive Dust Storm Batters Mumbai Causing Casualties, Damage

A massive dust storm hit Mumbai on Monday, May 13, turning the sky dark, bringing strong winds, and suspending flights at the airport. In the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, several people were killed, and dozens were injured after a large billboard fell onto a crowd during the storm.