Woman killed in house collapse amid heavy rains in Moodbidri
Moodbidri: Heavy rains on Wednesday night led to the collapse of a house in Janata Colony of Borugudde, under the jurisdiction of Nellikaru Gram Panchayat, resulting in the death of a 68-year-old woman.
The victim, identified as Gopi, was severely injured in the collapse. She was initially given first aid at Hosamaru Clinic before being transferred to Karkala Hospital. Despite medical efforts, Gopi succumbed to her injuries and passed away.
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Gopi is survived by her five sons, who were reportedly unharmed in the incident.
In response to the tragedy, Karkala legislator Umanath Kotian, Tahsildar Pradeep Kurdekar, and other local leaders, including Jayanth Hegde, visited the site to offer their condolences to the grieving family.
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Two injured as fire breaks out in south Mumbai hotel kitchen
Mumbai (PTI): Two persons suffered injuries after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said.
The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the Colaba Social Bar and Restaurant located on Boman Beharam Marg behind the Taj Hotel, they said.
A fire erupted in the kitchen area of the hotel located in the basement of a five-storey building, a civic official said.
The fire brigade sent a team to the spot and brought the blaze under control by 4.56 pm.
Two persons sustained injuries in the accident. One of them, Sunil Singh (28), suffered five per cent burns and took discharge against medical advice, while the other victim, Subrat Barai (35), has been admitted to Saint George Hospital with 15 per cent burns.
Barai is said to be in a stable condition, officials said, adding that the cause of the fire is being ascertained.
