Giant Ganesha statue collapses, killing two in Mumbai
By The BriefBrief
Two people were killed and five others injured after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai. Devotees carry the idols through the streets before immersing them in the Arabian Sea as part of the annual 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
WHO:Crowd of devotees during the Ganesh Chaturthi procession
WHAT:A giant Ganesha idol collapsed onto a crowd during a procession, killing two and injuring five others.
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Mumbai, India
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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