The affected portion was part of redevelopment work being carried out by Rail Land Development Authority
The incident occurred in a non-heritage area near platforms 10 and 12, which cater to long-distance trains. Mumbai: Two passengers were injured after a portion of the ceiling near CSMT’s booking office entrance collapsed late on Thursday.
The two who were injured—Vinayak Balu Hatkar (28) and Ayan Naushad Matwankar (24)—were taken to St George’s Hospital, where they were undergoing treatment in the casualty department. Hatkar sustained a 3-4cm laceration on the right side of his scalp, which required suturing, according to Central Railway (CR). CR said Rs 5,000 was offered to each.
There was no information on the cause of the collapse and whether it was directly linked to any specific ongoing construction activity. Matwankar suffered a laceration on his left upper eyelid, abrasions on his right shoulder blade and neck, and pain and swelling in his right ankle. Further investigations and clinical assessments were being carried out by the hospital team. RLDA did not announce any compensation or inquiry till the time of going to press.