2 dead, 4 injured in fire at Saki Naka scrap godown
The injured were taken to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, police said. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · · 1 min read
The injured were taken to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, police said. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established

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