Navi Mumbai: 44-Year-Old Woman Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At Newly Opened Olympic-Size Swimming Pool In Vashi

Navi Mumbai: A 44-year-old woman, Shreya Sandeep Bhoir, died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest at the recently inaugurated Olympic-size swimming pool in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Bhoir, a resident of Sector 31A, Vashi, had enrolled in swimming classes at the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)-run facility, which opened to the public three months ago. The incident occurred on February 7 at around 4:10 p.m. when she entered the pool wearing a safety jacket but quickly began feeling uneasy.

CCTV footage shows her exiting the pool and vomiting by 4:21 p.m. Pool staff attempted CPR before rushing her to Swarajya Hospital, where she was declared dead before arrival.

Authorities confirmed that over 25 personnel were present at the time. The Vashi Police have registered a case of accidental death, attributing it to a heart attack. Allegations of inadequate safety measures and lack of trained coaches at the pool have surfaced, but NMMC has denied any negligence.

"CCTV footage clearly shows the woman exiting the water on her own and seeking help. She was provided immediate assistance," an NMMC official stated, calling the incident unfortunate.

The pool, located in Vashi’s Juhugaon area, was among several projects virtually inaugurated by former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in October 2024.