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Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai

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Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai

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Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai

Two people were killed and five others injured after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India. Devotees carry these idols through the streets before immersing them in the Arabian Sea as part of the annual 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

Published On 23 Aug 2026

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