मुंबईच्या भुलेश्वरमध्ये २२ फुटांची गणेशमूर्ती कोसळून भीषण अपघात; २...
गणेशोत्सवाच्या पूर्वसंध्येला मुंबईतील भुलेश्वर परिसरात 'भुलेश्वरचा राजा' या २२ फूट उंच गणेशमूर्तीची स्थापना करताना ती कोसळून भीषण अपघात झाला. या...
By GT24x7 Reporter··GlobalToday24x7
A tragic accident disrupted pre-festival preparations in South Mumbai's Bhuleshwar locality late Saturday night after a massive 22-foot idol of Lord Ganesha collapsed during handling and installation, claiming two lives and injuring five others. The revered idol, popularly known to local devotees as 'Bhuleshwar Cha Raja', was being moved into position inside a congested residential lane ahead of the upcoming nationwide Ganeshotsav celebrations when the structural support framework unexpectedly gave way. Emergency response teams—including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) disaster management officials, and local police forces—swiftly reached the scene to conduct rescue operations, clear crushed debris, and transport the injured to nearby medical facilities.
According to preliminary administrative findings, the fatal collapse occurred primarily due to loose structural bolts and structural weakening along the internal iron frame supporting the high statue. The sudden structural failure caused heavy plaster of Paris, metal rods, and frame fragments to crush workers and devotees assisting with the installation work below. Local law enforcement authorities have registered an accidental death report and initiated a comprehensive technical investigation to inspect structural safety compliance, frame fabrication standards, weight distribution calculations, and safety precautions undertaken by the event organizers.
Emergency Response, On-Site Rescue, and Safety Inspections
Following the immediate collapse, local residents and rescue personnel worked relentlessly under spotlight equipment to clear the heavy debris from the pandal premises, ensuring no additional individuals remained trapped underneath the collapsed structure. Hospital authorities confirmed that the five injured persons are receiving active medical care, with two remaining under close observation for severe orthopedic fractures and impact injuries.
In the wake of the Bhuleshwar incident, civic authorities and senior police representatives issued stringent advisories to Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav mandals across Mumbai, mandating rigorous safety audits for tall idols, reinforced iron frame inspections, certified rigging equipment during lifting, and strict adherence to structural stability guidelines during transport and installation to prevent similar structural mishaps during the festive season.