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What We Know About the Mumbai Metro Pillar Collapse

newsroom — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:14:06 +0000

What Happened

On Saturday afternoon, a portion of a parapet segment from the under-construction Metro Line 4 viaduct in Mulund, Mumbai, collapsed, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The incident occurred near pier number P196 on LBS Road, close to the Mulund Fire Station, when a concrete section measuring approximately 6 ft by 4 ft fell onto a moving autorickshaw and a car, reported by ANI.

Why It Matters

The collapse has raised serious safety concerns regarding the ongoing construction of the Metro Line 4 corridor. The deceased has been identified as Ramdhan Yadav, while the injured include Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav, who is in critical condition, and two others, Mahendra Pratap Yadav and Deepa Ruhiya, who are reported to be stable. Following the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered the suspension of Executive Engineer Satyajeet Salve for negligence and imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on the contractor firm.

What’s Next

A high-level inquiry committee has been established to investigate the cause of the collapse. Local MLA Mihir Kotecha has called for an inquiry and accountability for the contractor and officials involved. The area was cordoned off for rescue operations, and traffic on the busy LBS Road was temporarily affected.

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Tragic Accident at Mulund Metro Site Claims One Life and Injures Three

newsroom — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:16:19 +0000

What Happened

A tragic accident occurred at an under-construction Metro site in Mumbai’s Mulund area on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The incident took place around 12:15 PM on LBS Road when a portion of a parapet wall slab from the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 4 collapsed onto vehicles below, crushing an autorickshaw and a car.

Why It Matters

The deceased has been identified as Ramdhan Yadav. Among the injured, Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav is reported to be in critical condition, while Mahendra Pratap Yadav and Deepa Ruhiya are stable. The accident has raised significant concerns regarding construction safety standards in Mumbai, prompting local officials to call for an inquiry into the incident. Mulund MLA Mihir Kotecha has demanded accountability from the contractor and relevant officials, while Mayor Ritu Tawde noted that the parapet segment had been installed only a day prior and criticized the lack of proper barricading.

What’s Next

Emergency response teams, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade and local police, quickly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations and manage traffic disruptions. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is coordinating relief efforts with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and disaster management authorities. Investigations into the incident are expected to follow, focusing on construction practices and safety measures at the site.

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What We Know About the Fatal Accident at Mulund Metro Construction Site

newsroom — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:44:44 +0000

What Happened

A tragic accident occurred at an under-construction Metro site in Mulund, Mumbai, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident took place around 12:15 PM on LBS Road when a portion of a parapet wall slab from the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 4 collapsed onto vehicles below, crushing an autorickshaw and a car.

Why It Matters

The deceased has been identified as Ramdhan Yadav. Among the injured, Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav is reported to be in critical condition, while Mahendra Pratap Yadav and Deepa Ruhiya are stable. The accident has raised significant concerns regarding construction safety standards in Mumbai, particularly as the Metro Line 4 project has been ongoing for several months. Local officials, including Mulund MLA Mihir Kotecha, have called for an inquiry into the incident and accountability for the contractor and responsible officials.

What’s Next

Emergency response teams, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade and local police, quickly arrived at the scene to assist victims and manage traffic disruptions. The area was cordoned off to ensure safety and facilitate rescue operations. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is coordinating relief efforts with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and disaster management authorities. Further investigations are expected to determine the cause of the collapse and prevent future incidents.

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