Heavy discharge of water from the Khadakwasla dam led to water entering the stall located under the Deccan Z Bridge. Three workers died after being struck by lightning. The incident at around 3 am.
Abhishek Ajay Ghanekar (25 years) Pulachi Wadi, Deccan) Akash Vinayak Mane (21, Ra. The deceased has been identified as Shiva Jidbahadur Parihar (18), a Nepali labourer. Bhide Bridge, Baba Bhide Bridge,
Pune has been witnessing heavy rainfall for the last few days. As a result, the dam was completely filled. Due to heavy rainfall, water has been released from the dam. The bridge went under water on Wednesday evening. Late in the night, water entered the Chowpatty under Bhide Bridge. At around 3 am, three workers were trying to shift the stall to a safer place.
At that moment they were struck by lightning. He was rushed to Sahyadri Hospital. Doctors declared him dead. Deccan Gymkhana police are investigating.