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Mumbai Festival Horror: 22-Foot Idol Collapse Kills Two
23 Aug
Summary
- A 22-foot Ganesh idol collapsed during a ceremony, killing two people.
- Five individuals sustained injuries and are reported to be in stable condition.
- Loose nuts and bolts are suspected to be the cause of the idol's fall.
Tragedy struck south Mumbai during the arrival ceremony of the 'Bhuleshwaracha Raja' when a massive 22-foot Ganesh idol collapsed, claiming two lives and injuring five others. The incident unfolded on Balaram Merchant Road around 10 pm on August 22, 2026, amidst widespread 'Ganeshotsav' celebrations.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the idol's fall was due to loose nuts and bolts compromising its frame. Emergency services, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade and police, were quickly mobilized to the scene. The injured were rushed to GT Hospital and JJ Hospital for immediate medical attention.
The deceased have been identified as Sanket Nevshe, 33, and Brijesh Hemant Joshi, 30. The five injured individuals, aged between 5 and 38, are reported to be in stable condition. This event casts a somber shadow over the festive spirit of 'Ganeshotsav,' a major cultural celebration in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
