Seven killed after govt hospital wall collapses amid heavy rain in Bengaluru
Seven people were killed and seven injured when a compound wall collapsed near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru during heavy rains on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 5.30 pm in Shivajinagar amid a sudden downpour that brought 78.0 mm of rainfall by evening. Karnataka's chief minister announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased, free treatment for the injured, and ordered an inquiry into the cause of the collapse.
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Seven killed after govt hospital wall collapses amid heavy rain in BengaluruThe incident occurred around 5.30 pm in Shivajinagar, when a sudden downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, swept through parts of Bengaluru.Updated on: Apr 30, 2026 6:34 AM ISTBy Arun Dev, BengaluruShare viaCopy link Seven people were killed and seven others sustained injuries on Wednesday after a section of a compound wall collapsed near government-run Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru amid heavy rains, officials familiar with the matter said.
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