Thane: Two boys drown in water-filled quarry in Bhiwandi

Two children drowned in a water-filled quarry in Bhiwandi, a civic official said

Two children drowned in a water-filled quarry in Bhiwandi, a civic official said.

The incident took place on Thursday evening.

"The boys, aged 10 and 15, went to the quarry for a swim," the fire official said.

According to the officials, a team of local firemen rushed to the spot and fished out the duo.

"The duo were taken to a local hospital where doctors declared them brought dead," he said.

"The boys were cousins and lived in Anjurphata locality in Bhiwandi," the official said.

A case of accidental death has been registered.

(with inputs from PTI)

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