A tragic incident occurred in Bhayandar, Mumbai, where a commercial building by the name of Navkriti Premises collapsed opposite the Bhayandar railway station. The building, categorized as dangerous, was unoccupied, but some shopkeepers were conducting business inside despite receiving an eviction notice. The collapse resulted in one fatality and four injuries. The incident underscores the need for urgent action to address the state of old buildings in the city, ensuring proper inspection and demolition to prevent such accidents in the future. Authorities highlight the importance of regular inspections and necessary measures to ensure the safety of potential occupants.
A tragic incident occurred in Bhayandar, Mumbai, where Navkriti Premises, a commercial building housing printing presses, bars, and restaurants, collapsed opposite the ticket window of the Bhayandar railway station. The building was categorized as dangerous and had no tenants residing in it. At around 11 a.m., one of the walls from the first floor, which housed a bar and restaurant, collapsed, causing panic among people nearby.
The collapse resulted in the death of a cobbler named Durga Ram, who was around 45 years old, and left four others injured. The injured individuals, identified as George Fernandes (55), Harischandra Maurya (55), Indrajit Sharma (48), and Abid Ali (22), were rushed to Tembha Hospital in Bhayander for treatment.
Local shopkeepers, who were conducting business in the building, had received an eviction notice from the corporation eight days before the incident. Despite the warning, they were still present in the building when the collapse happened. An auto driver who witnessed the wall collapsing managed to escape, but unfortunately, Durga Ram was unable to get away in time.
According to Ashwin Patil, a worker in the printing press, they had no prior knowledge of the wall collapse until the police alerted them, and they had to quickly evacuate the building. The Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation officials stated that the building was in a bad condition, and the Municipal Commissioner, Mr. Dilip Dhole, mentioned that 15 other dilapidated buildings in the area had already been vacated. The Navkriti premises have been demolished, and two other unstable buildings are set to be torn down soon.
This incident highlights the urgent need to address the state of old buildings in the city, ensuring they are properly demolished and rebuilt to ensure the safety of potential occupants. It serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and necessary actions to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.
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