Mumbai, March 20: An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water filled construction pit in Malad East on Thursday, March 19 while attempting to retrieve a ball, officials said.
The incident occurred at around 8:00 pm at Chagan Patel Chawl, Ambewadi, in Kurar Village. The boy, identified as Divyansh Rajesh Mourya (8), had reportedly gone to retrieve a ball when he accidentally fell into a pit excavated by Mauli Construction.
According to police officials from Kurar Village Police Station, the pit was filled with water, which made the situation critical. Upon receiving information, police personnel rushed to the spot and carried out a rescue operation. The child was pulled out of the pit and immediately shifted to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in Kandivali for treatment.
However, despite efforts to save him, the attending Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) declared the boy dead at the hospital.
The case was later confirmed by the concerned Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) from Kurar Village Police Station.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be ascertained.
Construction Accident In Chembur
This news comes in a month after a tragic accident occurred in Subhash Nagar, Chembur, when six workers fell from the sixth floor of an under-construction building, leaving one dead and five seriously injured.
The incident took place at the “Adityaraj Springs” project, a G+16-storey tower being constructed as part of the redevelopment of Building No. 36 in the area. Construction work has been completed up to the eighth floor.
According to civic officials, 55-year-old Ramallu lost his life in the accident. The injured have been identified as Gunadhar Rai (22) whose condition is critical, Usrai (30), Ramesh Rai (25), Vijay (35), and Sandeep (27).
Residents alleged that the workers were not provided with essential safety gear such as helmets and safety belts. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over adherence to safety norms at construction sites in the city.
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