Slab collapse
Bhayander: A portion of the external slab of the B wing of Devki Apartment, a 46-year-old building on Navghar Road in Bhayander (E), collapsed around 2.30 am on Sunday. The two-storey building, located along the main road, has 22 residential flats across two wings and 28 shops on the ground floor. No casualties were reported.
The five residents trapped on the first floor were safely evacuated using a staircase, fire officials said. The building has been vacated and will be demolished, said fire brigade chief Prakash Borade. Fire brigade personnel rescued five residents trapped on the first floor. The loud sound of the slab collapsing triggered panic among residents in the neighbourhood. After receiving information, fire brigade personnel and Navghar police rushed to the spot.
Devki Apartment was constructed in 1980. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news. However, the collapse has raised questions about the reliability of the audit report and the safety of ageing buildings in the region. Download the TOI App.
A structural audit conducted earlier had reportedly certified the building as not being dangerous.