At least six people were killed and 14 others injured when a temple wall and tin roof collapsed during heavy rain and strong winds in Maharashtra, India. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Margudevi Temple in Modewadi village of Sangli district. Police reported that around 350 devotees and visitors were present in the temple premises at the time of the collapse.
According to Sangli district police superintendent Tushar Doshi, the victims were trapped under the debris after a section of the boundary wall and the tin shed fell on them. The injured were quickly rescued and taken to a local hospital for treatment, where they are currently receiving medical care.
Authorities have not yet provided further details on the condition of the injured or the extent of the structural damage to the temple.