A portion of the parapet segment of the under-construction Metro line-4 viaduct collapsed onto an autorickshaw and a car on LBS Road near Johnson and Johnson Company in Mulund, killing one and injuring four.
Officials said they are working on relief operations at the site in coordination with the Municipal Corporation (BMC) and disaster management authorities.
"The incident occurred today at approximately 12:15 pm near Pier P196 of Metro Line construction works in the Rajiv (Milan) stretch, close to Mulund Fire Station, where a portion of a parapet segment fell from height and struck a passing auto rickshaw and a Skoda car,” the MMRDA stated on X.
The injured were rushed to Upasani Hospital; the deceased person was identified as Ramdhan Yadav .
The new Metro line-4 train bridge between Wadala, Ghatkopar, Mulund, and Kasarvadavali stands at a distance of 32.32 kilometres with about 30 stations.
MLA Mihir Kotecha slammed the MMRDA after the incident, "The incident happened due to the negligence of MMRDA. Instead of four hooks, only two were used to lift the part of the bridge. We have evidence to prove that. This is negligence of the contractor. We have asked for the suspension of the contractor."
The MMRDA announced that it is forming an inquiry committee headed by Shri Basavraj M. Bhadragond, Director (Metro PIU), to investigate the collapse of the parapet.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered his condolences to the victims of the incident and offered financial assistance to the the deceased victim’s family.
The MMDRA also announced that it will be offering financial assistance to the victim's family and will bear all the expenses of the injured.
