Seven killed in Bengaluru as wall collapses after heavy rain, hailstorm

Seven people, including two children, were killed after a portion of a compound wall collapsed during heavy rain near Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday, officials said (Source: Photo by PTI)

According to police, most of the victims were roadside vendors and passersby who had taken shelter along the wall before it collapsed (Source: Photo by PTI)

Seven others were injured in the incident, with officials stating that their condition was stable and that they would receive free treatment (Source: Photo by PTI)

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced an investigation into the incident and compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased (Source: Photo by PTI)

Siddaramaiah visited the spot and said that two of those killed were children (Source: Photo by PTI)

The wall collapse occurred during a spell of heavy rain that began around 5 pm, following a prolonged dry period in the city (Source: Photo by PTI)

The thundershowers, accompanied by an intense hailstorm and gusty winds, lasted for about an hour in several parts of Bengaluru (Source: Photo by PTI)

Wind gusts ranging between 40 kmph and 50 kmph led to multiple incidents of trees and branches falling, with reports from areas including BVK Iyengar Road and Sheshadripuram (Source: Photo by PTI)

Officials said tree and branch falls were reported in around 50 locations across the city, damaging vehicles and causing traffic disruptions in several low-lying areas (Source: Photo by PTI)