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6 Devotees Killed, 14 Injured After Temple Wall Collapses In Maharashtra
Six devotees were killed and 12 to 14 others injured when a wall and tin sheets at the Margudevi Temple in Mothewadi village collapsed during strong winds and heavy rains in Sangli district, Maharashtra. Around 350 devotees were present, and the injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety risks at religious sites during severe weather, underscoring the need for structural safeguards in crowded public spaces.
Timeline
2 Events
Injured devotees rushed to hospital
May 12, 2026
Six devotees were killed and 12 to 14 others injured in the collapse. The injured devotees were rushed to a hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
Wall and tin sheets collapse at Margudevi Temple amid strong winds and heavy rains
May 12, 2026
The incident occurred at Margudevi Temple in Mothewadi village under Jath tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra. There were around 350 devotees on the temple premises when a sudden combination of strong winds and heavy rains prompted people to shelter along a wall and under tin sheets. The wall and tin sheets collapsed, trapping devotees.