The incident took place during ongoing construction work near a busy stretch when a large concrete girder being hoisted reportedly slipped or became unstable mid-operation. The sudden shift in load led to the crane tipping over, triggering panic among workers at the site.
Following the accident, construction activity was immediately halted and emergency response teams were rushed to the spot. Efforts were undertaken to secure the area and remove debris, while safety inspections were initiated to assess the cause of the failure.
The incident also led to disruption in the surrounding BKC area, one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial hubs, with movement restricted temporarily due to ongoing clearance operations.
Officials are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident to determine whether technical failure, operational error, or safety lapses contributed to the accident. No casualties have been reported so far, according to preliminary information.
The Bandra Kurla Complex stretch is a key corridor for Metro Line 2B construction, aimed at improving east–west connectivity in Mumbai.
"During the ongoing construction work of Metro Line 2B at BKC, a mechanical failure caused a 400 tonne mobile crane, which was lifting a pre-cast beam, to topple near the Asian Heart hospital junction. The mishap happened during the overnight work being carried out by the contractor J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited. No injuries or casualties have been reported.
However, to ensure quick clearance of the toppled equipment and ensuring the road is opened to traffic at the earliest, senior officials from MMRDA promptly reached the site. A 600 tonne crane is being mobilised to safely recover the toppled equipment.
Our teams are working to ensure that there is least inconvenience to citizens. In consultation with the traffic police, traffic has been diverted. We are working proactively to restore regular traffic at the earliest. Further checks and balances as needed are being implemented to ensure safety at the site," said MMRDA in their statement.
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