Multiple accidents were reported across Mumbai and Thane district this week, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. Investigations have been initiated in all cases, and authorities have stated that further findings are awaited.
In Subhas Nagar, Chembur, six labourers were injured after a fall from an under-construction building on Tuesday afternoon. The injured were transported to Rajawadi Hospital at approximately 12:05 PM. It was confirmed by hospital officials that a 55-year-old worker was declared brought dead upon arrival. Another worker was admitted to the Medical Intensive Care Unit in critical condition. Four additional workers were reported to be undergoing treatment. Emergency response teams, including fire brigade personnel, police officials, and ward staff, were deployed to the site. The cause of the fall is being investigated, and safety compliance at the construction site is expected to be reviewed.
In a separate incident, a young man was injured after an iron rod reportedly fell from the Sewri-Worli Bridge onto Acharya Donde Marg on Friday evening. The injured individual was rushed to a private hospital in Parel by local residents. It was stated by hospital authorities that his condition is stable. An inquiry has been initiated to determine how the rod became dislodged and whether any lapses in safety protocols were involved.
Meanwhile, in the Kalyan area of Thane district, at least six people were injured after a speeding car rammed into several parked vehicles on Wednesday morning. Two of the injured were reported to have sustained grievous injuries and are undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Considerable damage was caused to multiple two-wheelers parked along the roadside. The driver was detained by the Khadakpada Police Station, and a case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. It has been stated that the possibility of a technical malfunction is being examined as part of the investigation.
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