A bigger tragedy was averted in the hoarding collapse at Bharat Petroleum in Ghatkopar, which occurred during daylight when the hoarding lights were switched off. According to fire brigade officials, if the hoarding lights had been switched on, there could have been a chance of a short circuit and potential blast in the CNG pumps. Fortunately, the hoarding did not fall on the CNG pumps, saving thousands of lives, preventing a larger catastrophe.

The billboard collapsed on Monday during an unexpected rain and dust storm with fast winds