7 Killed, 5 Injured After Tree Falls On Tin Shed In Maharashtra's Akola
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According to the police, 35 to 40 people were buried under the shed while seven lost their lives.
At least seven people were killed and five were injured after a tree fell on a tin shed in Maharashtra's Akola on Sunday.
The incident took place during a religious ceremony in front of a temple around 7 pm when heavy rainfall and strong winds caused an old Neem tree to fall on a tin shed under which scores of devotees were taking shelter. According to the police, 35 to 40 people were buried under the shed while seven lost their lives.
Five others were admitted to Akola Medical College where their treatment is underway.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the deaths and announced that the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government will provide financial assistance to the families of those killed.
