Portion of under-construction Mumbai Metro pillar collapses in Mulund; 1 dead, 3 injured
Times of India
by MANTHAN K MEHTAFebruary 14, 2026
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A portion of an under-construction Mumbai Metro pillar collapsed in Mulund West on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident occurred around 12:20 pm near the Johnson & Johnson company on LBS Road when a concrete segment measuring approximately 6 ft by 4 ft fell onto an autorickshaw and a car. Fire brigade personnel, police, metro staff, and ambulance services promptly responded to rescue those affected. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while the driver of the autorickshaw was declared brought dead upon arrival at Upasana Multispeciality Hospital.
The collapse disrupted traffic on the busy LBS Road for some time as authorities cordoned off the area to investigate the cause. A detailed probe has been initiated by officials to determine why the concrete segment gave way during construction work. The incident raises concerns about safety standards and oversight in infrastructure projects, particularly since the parapet segment had only recently been installed.
Local MLA Mihir Kotecha criticized the contractor and officials for potential negligence, while Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray questioned the safety protocols at construction sites. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a probe into the incident and announced an ex gratia payment of ₹5 lakh to the family of the deceased.
This accident highlights critical gaps in construction safety practices and oversight, not just in Mumbai but globally. Such incidents often lead to calls
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026