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Published 20:41 IST, September 27th 2024

Mahakal Temple's Wall Collapses Amidst Heavy Rain In Ujjain: 2 Dead, Several Injured

At least 2 people were killed after the Mahakal temple's wall collapsed due to heavy rain. Several others were injured during the wall collapse incident.

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Several injured as Mahakal temple's wall collapses amidst heavy rain in Ujjain | Image: Republic

Ujjain: Amidst heavy rain in Ujjain, a wall of the Mahakal Temple, on Friday, collapsed resulting in the death of two people and leaving several others injured. The incident occurred on Friday evening, amidst heavy rain, which lashed the holy city. On information, the Ujjain police along with the firefighters and other district administration officials rushed to the spot and initiated a rescue operation. 

According to the officials, all the injured were taken out of the debris and were shifted to the hospitals with the help of ambulances. It is being said that as many as five people including two children were injured. Further relief operations are underway at the spot. 

The police have identified the victims as Farheen (22) and Ajay (27). Meanwhile, the rescue operation is underway at the spot. 

District Magistrate (Ujjain) Neeraj Kumar said, “Near the Mahakal Temple's gate number 4, an old wall has collapsed. Two women, one man and two children got buried under the debris. Home Guards, police, SDRF carried out the rescue operation and took out everyone.” 

"All (victims) were sent to the hospital. One injured woman is serious and she has been taken to Indore for further treatment," the DM said. 

Further details regarding the incident are being awaited. 

Updated 22:46 IST, September 27th 2024

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