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Maharashtra Wall Collapse: 6 Dead, PM Modi Offers Condolences

Six people died and several were injured after a wall collapsed in Sangli, Maharashtra. The victims were attending a religious ceremony when heavy rain and winds caused the structure to fall. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief and condolences to the families. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Key Points: Sangli Wall Collapse: 6 Dead, PM Modi Condoles

  • 6 dead in Sangli wall collapse
  • Victims gathered for religious ceremony
  • Collapse due to heavy rain and strong winds
  • PM Modi expresses condolences
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Maharashtra: 6 dead, several injured in Sangli wall collapse; PM Modi expresses condolences

Six dead, several injured in Sangli wall collapse during religious ceremony. PM Modi expresses grief, wishes speedy recovery for victims.

"Deeply pained to hear the loss of lives due to the collapse of a wall in Sangli, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this sad hour. May the injured recover at the earliest - PMO"

Sangli, May 13

Six people died and nearly a dozen others sustained injuries after an under-construction wall collapsed in Maharashtra's Sangli district on Tuesday evening.

According to the police, the victims had gathered at Motewadi to attend a religious ceremony dedicated to Goddess Murgubai when the structure collapsed due to sudden heavy rain and strong winds in the area.

The high-velocity winds tore off a large metal-sheet roof, which fell directly onto the stone wall. As a result, the wall collapsed on the devotees who had taken shelter beneath it. The injured have been admitted to the Jat Rural Hospital for treatment.

Further details are awaited.

Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the Sangli wall collapse tragedy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He further wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap, emphasising that his thoughts remain with the victims' families in this difficult hour.

"Deeply pained to hear the loss of lives due to the collapse of a wall in Sangli, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this sad hour. May the injured recover at the earliest," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) posted on X.

- ANI

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Priya S
Such a sad news. People had gathered for a religious ceremony and this happens. The heavy rain and winds are becoming unpredictable these days. But builders also need to ensure proper construction standards, even for temporary structures. Speedy recovery to the injured. 🙏
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Vikram M
This is heartbreaking. First the landslide in Himachal, now this wall collapse in Sangli. Our infrastructure needs urgent improvement, especially in smaller towns and villages. But important question: why were people taking shelter under an under-construction wall? Local authorities should have ensured safety during the ceremony.

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