Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Jul 25: A retaining wall collapsed onto a house due to heavy rains and high-velocity winds in Jokatte, on the outskirts of the city, on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of a young boy and injuries to five others.
The deceased, Shailesh (17), a resident of Mulky Kolnad Lingappaiah Kadu, was a guest at the house and was sleeping near the wall when it collapsed. He died on the spot.
The other five occupants of the house sustained injuries, and the house was partially damaged.
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An emergency rescue team rushed to the scene.