India, Feb. 24 -- One person was killed and several others injured after a display hoarding collapsed due to strong winds in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred near Patrapada-Aiginia Durga Mandap.

Eyewitnesses said the hoarding suddenly fell amid gusty winds, trapping people underneath and causing panic in the area. Several nearby shops were also damaged due to the impact of the collapse.

On being informed, police and Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Four hours after the incident, rescue personnel pulled out another youth from beneath the hoarding. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, according to ...