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A massive billboard collapsed in Mumbai, India, during heavy rains, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more.
The billboard, which was located on a busy road in the Andheri area of the city, fell on top of several buses and cars, crushing the vehicles and trapping the occupants inside.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and worked for hours to free the victims from the wreckage.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, where some are reported to be in critical condition
The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, but officials believe that the heavy rains may have weakened the structure of the billboard.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of billboards in Mumbai, and the city government has ordered an inspection of all billboards in the city to ensure that they are structurally sound.
The collapse has also highlighted the need for better disaster preparedness in Mumbai, a city that is often hit by heavy rains and other natural disasters.
Source: Mumbai billboard collapse: Fourteen dead and dozens injured