Mumbai: Two people were injured when a portion of a ground-plus-three-storey building collapsed during demolition near Mahim Railway Station on Wednesday afternoon. The injured individuals were immediately taken to a nearby private hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Their condition is reported to be stable, according to officials.
Incident Occurred At Johnson & Johnson Building Site
According to information from the Disaster Management Cell, the incident occurred around 1:48 p.m. while a Johnson & Johnson Building on the Senapati Bapat Marg in Mahim West was being demolished. The demolition work was carried out by private contractor using JCB.
During demolition work, first and second floor of the structure had collapsed and some portion was hanging precariously. While some portion had fallen on the JCB machine and also on the four-wheeler vehicle parked in the compound of adjacent Amol Apartment.
Workers Sustain Minor Injuries; Area Cordoned Off
Two workers, identified as Shahrukh Khan and Mohammad Ayub, both aged 24, were injured in the incident. They both were shifted to Raheja Hospital for treatment. Following the incident, fire officials cordoned off the entire area as a precaution to prevent any further collapse or mishap.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. According to civic officials, both injured workers have sustained minor injuries, and their condition is reported to be stable.
(With inputs from Free Press Journal Correspondent Manasi Kamble)
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