The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has set up a high-level inquiry committee led by Basavraj M. Bhadragond, Director, to investigate the collapse of a portion of an under-construction Metro Line 4 pillar. This incident resulted in the death of one person and injuries to three others. The committee will assess construction methods, quality control procedures, supervision, and compliance records.
The collapse occurred near Pier P196 of the under-construction Metro Line 4 corridor, close to the Mulund Fire Station. A parapet segment fell from a height, hitting a passing auto-rickshaw. Ramdhan Yadav, the deceased individual, was extracted from the debris and pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Three others were hospitalized, with one in critical condition and two reported as stable.
MMRDA has committed to covering all medical expenses for the injured individuals. Financial aid will be provided in accordance with the applicable policy, with a focus on prompt processing. Following the incident, the project team swiftly responded by securing the site and initiating a detailed structural safety assessment in collaboration with relevant authorities.
Clarifying misinformation on social media, MMRDA emphasized that the incident took place at Pier No. P196, distinct from previously circulated visuals of a different location. Construction activities in the immediate vicinity have been temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure pending initial findings. Public safety is a top priority, and the authority pledges accountability based on the inquiry results.
