Parbhani Temple Accident: A major accident took place at Yashwadi Hanuman Temple in Parbhani district of Maharashtra on Saturday. 7 people died when the roof collapsed in the temple.
Maharashtra Accident News: A major accident took place in Parbhani district of Maharashtra on Saturday afternoon. How in no time the roof of the Hanuman temple of Yashwadi collapsed on the devotees. Within just 14 seconds, 7 people died and 25 to 30 people were injured. The scene of the accident was so horrific that no one even got a chance to do anything. Within a few moments the roof collapsed and people were buried under the debris.
How did the roof collapse in Hanuman temple of Yashwadi?
Actually, this happened in the Sabhamandap being built in front of Hadassah temple, the construction work of whose roof was going on. During this time a centering structure made of bamboo and iron rods was built. But suddenly this roof fell on the devotees. Bodies of 7 people have been recovered during the rescue operation. But the death toll may increase further. Because many more people are feared to be buried under the debris. At the same time, 15 to 20 people have been admitted to the hospital in critical condition.
Death came while worshiping in the temple?
By looking at the video that has surfaced at the time of the accident, it can be estimated how terrible this accident was. According to the video, this accident happened around 3 pm. When a large number of people had reached the Hanuman temple to offer prayers as it was Saturday. All the devotees were standing in line one by one and doing the Prasad darshan and worship. Then the centering structure made of bamboo and iron rods broke. After this there was shouting and chaos. It is said that some people somehow escaped. But many people got buried under the debris. As soon as the news was received, the police and local administration are running a rescue operation at the spot.
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