Mumbai Rains: 7 Injured After 'Dangerous Building' Collapsed In Bhiwandi

According to a report, it has come to light that seven persons were injured after a ground plus one-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi on Tuesday morning, July 19.

The incident took place at 7 am as the building named Mobin Masters, which was initially set up as a power loom unit and its first floor was meant to be a residential space.

As soon as the neighbours heard the loud thud in the early hours of Tuesday, the locals rushed to help.

From among the seven injured, six were taken to Indira Ganshi Memorial Hospital in Bhiwandi and provided first aid. Only one man who has sustained injuries in his abdomen and leg is still admitted to a private hospital in Bhiwandi.

Around 6 labourers lived in the room beside the aforementioned building, located at Pajarapool area near Nishan Hotel in Bhiwandi.

Meanwhile, Bhiwandi Fire brigade officer said that we received a call at around 7.20 am after which two fire engines rushed to the spot. Later local civic body officials also reached the spot.

Reports stated that the building was declared ‘dangerous’ by the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) almost five years ago and was emptied as well. However, the building fell on a chawl adjacent to the structure causing injuries to people.

As soon as the locals reached the spot, they started pulling out those stuck in the debris. There was a child called Danish who was completely stuck in the debris. They managed to pull him out safely with the help of fire brigade.

Complaining about the lack of resources and immediate action, a resident said that initially there was only one ambulance and 4 of the injured were sent in the single ambulance. Later the fire brigade and civic officials reached the spot for help. The fire brigade joined us to help rescue the child and another youngster who was the most injured in the incident.

The building is almost 30 to 35 years old and necessary precautionary measures were undertaken to empty the building. Despite which illegal settlements encroached on the open ground adjacent to the building. Those residing in the chawls risked their life as well, said a BNCMC official.