According to a latest information received by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), portions of seven huts collapsed in a nullah in the city's Vile Parle area on Sunday late night, September 25.
Besides, more than 30 shanties suffered damages allegedly due to the strong vibrations caused by the ongoing Metro rail work there.
The incident took place at Indira Nagar No.1, Juhu Road, opposite the Mithibai College in Vile Parle (West) and was reported around 8:30-9 pm yesterday.
The mishap was caught on camera and as a video of the incident was shared by news agency ANI, it showed huts collapsing one after the other.
As soon as the incident was reported, two fire engines were rushed to the spot. Later, officials stated that nobody suffered a major injury in the incident. However, 24 hutments have been vacated for safety reasons and its residents were shifted to nearby Sanyas Ashram BMC School. Food and water were arranged by the local ward of the BMC.