At least six people were killed and around 14 others injured after a temple wall collapsed in Maharashtra’s Sangli district on Tuesday amid strong winds and heavy rainfall, officials said.
According to reports, the incident took place as severe weather conditions lashed parts of the region. The wall of the temple suddenly gave way, trapping several people under the debris and triggering panic at the site.
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Rescue teams and local authorities rushed to the area soon after the collapse and launched operations to pull out those trapped beneath the rubble. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials confirmed that six people lost their lives in the incident, while around 14 others sustained injuries. The condition of some injured persons is said to be serious.
Authorities are continuing rescue and clearance operations at the site as officials assess the exact cause of the collapse. Preliminary reports suggest that heavy rain and strong winds may have weakened the structure.
