Three devotees were injured, one of them critically, after a section of a tin roof was ripped off by strong winds and struck a group of pilgrims walking through heavy rain in Trimbakeshwar town in Maharashtra’s Nashik district on Wednesday night.

The incident, which was captured on a CCTV camera installed outside a nearby house, occurred on the town’s main road as eight devotees were making their way through rain and gusty winds.

Tin Roof Blown Off During Storm

According to officials, the devotees were walking cautiously in the adverse weather when a portion of the tin roof of a nearby house was torn loose by strong winds.

Moments later, the metal sheet was blown across the road and crashed into the middle of the group.

CCTV footage shows the devotees, wearing colourful raincoats, walking slowly as heavy rain lashed the area. Within seconds, the tin sheet is seen hurtling towards them, prompting several people to jump out of its path while others are knocked to the ground.

After the debris came to a halt, devotees who escaped unhurt rushed back to assist those who had been injured and moved them to safety.

One Devotee Suffers Critical Injuries

One of the injured, identified as Amit Subhash Adhe from Yavatmal, sustained critical injuries in the incident.

Local residents rushed him to the Trimbakeshwar Sub-District Hospital on a two-wheeler, where doctors administered first aid before referring him to the Nashik District Hospital for specialised treatment after his condition was stabilised.

The condition of the two other injured devotees was not immediately known.

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Continue

The incident comes as several parts of Nashik district continue to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.

Authorities have not yet issued details on the structural damage caused by the storm or whether any further action has been initiated following the incident.

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