22/08/2026
Emergencies in Mumbai on 22/08/2026
66 donation centers in this city
On August 22, 2026, during a religious procession in Bhuleshwar, Mumbai, a 22-foot tall Ganpati statue lost its balance and fell onto the crowd. This accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to five others. The statue, transported from Lalbaug to Bhuleshwar, broke into three pieces upon falling and was placed on a truck for subsequent immersion.
The DB Marg police have filed an accidental death report and are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. It is crucial to support the victims and local hospitals at this time. The community is encouraged to check the blood donation centers in Mumbai if they wish to contribute through blood donation.