Updated Apr 17, 2021 | 06:20 IST
The deceased has been identified as Sonu Kataria, they said, adding that her nine-year-old daughter Nikita also sustained injuries and is stated to be in a critical condition. Woman killed, minor daughter injured as tin sheet falls on them during dust storm [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: A 37-year-old woman died while her minor daughter and another man were injured after a tin sheet allegedly fell on them in southwest Delhi s Palam area on Friday during a dust storm, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Sonu Kataria, they said, adding that her nine-year-old daughter Nikita also sustained injuries and is stated to be in a critical condition.
Highlights
The sheet fell from the fourth floor of a building
Her 9-year-old daughter is critical
New Delhi: In a bizarre incident a 37-year-old woman was killed on Friday (April 16) after a tin sheet fell on her and slit her throat. The incident occurred in Delhi’s Palam village while a severe dust storm ravaged the city.
The sheet reportedly fell from the fourth floor of a building due to the strong winds and struck the woman named Sonu Kataria who was walking on the road with her nine-year-old daughter Nikita.
The sheet also hit Nikita and a third person riding a bicycle who received minor injuries.
Strong Dust Storm And Rain In Delhi, Traffic Jams In Some Areas Strong Dust Storm And Rain In Delhi, Traffic Jams In Some Areas The dust storm, which started around 4 pm, affected visibility, while cloudy weather brought the mercury down slightly, the India Meteorological Department said.
Rain and thundershowers are expected over Delhi in the evening.
New Delhi:
A strong dust storm hit Delhi this afternoon followed by light rains in various parts of the city and neighbouring areas. It started around 4 pm and affected visibility, leading to traffic jams in some parts of the national capital.
The cloudy weather brought the mercury down slightly, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The wind speed was 50 km per hour.