A portion of a 22-foot Ganpati idol collapsed during a procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar.(Express file photo by Ganesh Shirsekar for representative use),Two people were killed and five others, including two children, were injured after a portion of a 22-foot Ganpati idol collapsed during a procession in South Mumbai’s Bhuleshwar area late Saturday night.The incident occurred around 9.51 pm at the famous Bhuleshwar-cha-Raja Ganpati mandal at Jay Ambe Chowk, just 50 metres away from its destination in Fanas Wadi, Marine Lines. The Plaster of Paris (PoP) idol was being transported from a workshop in Byculla when a portion of it broke off and fell onto bystanders.The dead were identified as Sanket Nevshe, 33, and Brijesh Hemant Joshi, 30.Mumbai | 2 dead and 5 injured after a portion of a Ganpati idol collapsed during an idol arrival (Agaman) ceremony in Bhuleshwar yesterday. The injured include two minors, aged five and seven. pic.twitter.com/PXsdqdEv73— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) August 23, 2026“The collapsed portion fell directly on one person’s head and hit another on the shoulder. The remaining victims were hurt as the heavy structure landed on them,” a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) disaster management official told The Indian Express.Also Read | Ahead of Ganeshotsav, Maharashtra seeks HC nod for immersion of 6-ft-plus PoP idols in natural water bodiesAll seven victims were rushed to nearby medical facilities, including Reliance Hospital, GT Hospital, and JJ Hospital. Nevshe and Joshi were declared dead at the hospital.The five injured, identified as Vaibhav Ghenand, 38, Pawan Chaurasiya, 25, Kunal Kashid,26, Lavanya Ganer, 5, and Divya Ganer, 7, are currently undergoing treatment and are reported to be in stable condition.Pratip Acharya is a seasoned journalist based in Mumbai reporting for The Indian Express. With a career spanning over a decade, his work demonstrates strong Expertise and Authority in critical urban issues, civic affairs, and electoral politics across Eastern and Western India. Expertise & Authority Current Role: Journalist, The Indian Express (IE), reporting from Mumbai. Core Authority: Pratip's reporting focuses sharply on local democracy and development, specializing in: Urban Governance and Civic Affairs: Providing in-depth analysis of municipal decision-making, city planning, and local infrastructure, essential for informed urban reporting. City Politics and Environment: Covering the political dynamics of Mumbai and surrounding areas, alongside critical environmental challenges impacting the metro region. Electoral Coverage (High-Stakes Experience): He has extensive experience in high-stakes political reporting, having covered major elections, establishing his Trustworthiness in political analysis: National: Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and 2019. State: West Bengal Assembly elections in 2016 and Maharashtra Assembly elections in 2019. Major Assignments (Ground Reporting): Pratip demonstrated commitment during crises by conducting ground reporting throughout the Covid-19 pandemic since its breakout in 2020, offering first-hand accounts and analysis of the public health crisis. Experience Extensive Experience: Starting his career in 2014, Pratip has built his foundation across multiple prominent English dailies: Started at The Times of India in Kolkata (2014). Relocated to Mumbai (2016) and worked with The Free Press Journal and Hindustan Times before joining The Indian Express. Pratip Acharya's diverse experience across major publications, coupled with his specialized focus on the intricate details of urban governance and a track record of covering major electoral and health crises, establishes him as a trusted and authoritative source for news from India's critical metropolitan centres. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:Mumbai