'Pandals' collapse at Ujjain's Kumbh Mela, 7 killed

Bhopal, May 5: Seven people were killed after 'pandals' collapsed at Ujjain's Kumbh Mela on Thursday evening.

Reportedly, the pandal fell down due to strong winds and rainfall in the city.

As per latest reports, over eighty people also got injured in the accident. They have been admitted in nearest hospital.

Pictures of pandal that fell down due to strong winds & rainfall in #SimhasthKumbh2016 (Ujjain) claiming 5 lives pic.twitter.com/aMwvd0MAe9

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 5, 2016

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Naredra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in the pandal collapse and wished speedy recovery of those injured.

"Anguished over the loss of lives at the Kumbh due to heavy rains. May Almighty give strength to the bereaved families to overcome the grief," tweeted PM.

I hope the injured recover quickly. I pray for the safety & well-being of all saints, pilgrims and tourists at the Kumbh.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2016

More informations are awaited.

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