THANE: A 10-year-old boy died after he accidentally fell into a 35-feet deep open tank in the Manpada area of Maharashtra's Thane on Tuesday evening, officials informed following initial investigations.
Dr Vinay Rathod, deputy police commissioner of Thane Police, said the incident occurred around 6pm when the minor was playing with his friends at a deserted construction site near his residence in the Nalpada area along the Ghodbunder road when he accidentally slipped into the tank. Initial investigations revealed the boys used to play in the area frequently and were aware of the water-filled tank.