Video shows the metal sign swaying in the strong wind before collapsing and crushing buildings, vehicles and passers-by
At least eight people were killed and more than 60 were injured when huge billboard collapsed during storm in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) in western India.
Gale-force winds caused the collapse of a metal sign, about 30 meters long, on top of a gas station in the suburb of Ghatkopar, in the eastern part of the Indian metropolis.
In videos broadcast by Indian television networks, the metal sign can be seen being shaken by the strong wind, before collapsing and crushing buildings, vehicles and passers-by.
Giant billboard falls over onto a gas station in Mumbai, India. Eight people confirmed dead. Dozens are still trapped. pic.twitter.com/VWDuKye8aX
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A search and rescue operation is underway at the site, as authorities estimate that 20-30 people remain trapped in the debris, according to officials cited by the Times of India.
The operation of the international airport was also suspended for about an hour due to the bad weather, as reported by the news agency ANI.
(With information from Times of India)
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