International Desk : Seven people have been killed and 5 others injured after a large fell on a tin-shed structure in Maharashtra's Akola of India, reports NDTV.

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An old Neem tree fell onto the structure during a storm on Sunday, crushing scores of devotees who took shelter there after participating in a religious ceremony at a nearby temple.

Police said around 35 to 40 people had taken shelter underneath the tin shed.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences over the deaths and said financial assistance would be provided to the families of those killed.

Devendra Fadnavis said the Collector and the Superintendent of Police immediately visited the spot and are coordinating to ensure timely treatment of the injured. We are constantly in touch with them.

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He also said that some of the injured have been admitted to the District General Hospital, and minor injuries are being treated at Balapur.

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