A tragic late-night incident near a shopping mall in Bhandup (West) resulted in one fatality and injuries to ten others after a group reportedly plunged into a pit at an under-construction Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) site. According to an official statement issued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the mishap was first reported at around 11:29 pm on Thursday, April 23. The location of the incident was near Metro Mall, close to Janata Market. By Friday morning at approximately 8:00 am, authorities confirmed that rescue efforts were still ongoing at the site, with emergency teams continuing their operations to assist those affected.
Initial findings from the Mumbai Fire Brigade suggest that the victims had gathered near Matoshri Marriage Hall in the surrounding area when the accident occurred. They reportedly lost balance and fell into an uncovered pit within the construction premises. Upon receiving alerts about the situation, multiple emergency response units were quickly dispatched. These included personnel from the fire brigade, local police authorities, 108 ambulance services, and municipal ward staff. Together, these teams coordinated rescue and relief efforts, ensuring that the injured were promptly attended to and transported to nearby hospitals for further medical treatment.
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In total, eleven individuals sustained injuries in the accident. Among them, a 25-year-old man identified as Bhalchandra Falle succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead at Fortis Hospital. The remaining victims were taken to different medical facilities for treatment. Officials later confirmed that two of the injured persons continue to remain admitted in hospitals and are under observation. Meanwhile, eight others who had sustained comparatively less severe injuries received necessary medical care and were subsequently discharged after being deemed stable by attending doctors.
Further details from hospitals indicate that Shreyas Surve, aged 25, is currently undergoing treatment at Criticare Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Six additional patients treated at the same facility have already been discharged. At Agarwal Hospital, 43-year-old Harishankar Karva remains admitted and is also stable. Additionally, three injured individuals who were earlier admitted to Fortis Hospital have now been released after completing their treatment. Authorities are likely to conduct a thorough probe into the incident, with particular focus on the safety standards and precautions followed at the construction site.