07 July,2023 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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.
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"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)
