Three-Storey Building Collapses in Navi Mumbai’s Shahbaz Village
New Delhi: A tragic incident unfolded in Navi Mumbai’s Shahbaz village early Saturday morning as a three-storey building collapsed, leaving at least two individuals feared trapped under the rubble. The collapse occurred around 5 a.m., as confirmed by Kailas Shinde, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) commissioner. Shinde provided details about the building, noting it was a ground-plus-three structure comprising 13 flats.
Emergency response teams, including the police, fire brigade, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), swiftly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations. “Two persons have been rescued and admitted to the hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition,” Shinde informed reporters. The NDRF teams continue to search for the two individuals believed to be trapped under the debris.
The building, which was 10 years old, is now under scrutiny as investigations begin to determine the cause of the collapse. “Action will be taken against the owner of the building,” Shinde assured, indicating that accountability will be sought once the investigation is complete. The swift deployment of rescue teams and the ongoing efforts to locate the trapped individuals underscore the urgency and gravity of the situation. This incident in Shahbaz village is particularly harrowing as it follows closely on the heels of another building-related tragedy in Mumbai. Just a week earlier, an 80-year-old woman lost her life, and four others were injured when a portion of a balcony from a four-storey residential building on Sleater Road near Grant Road railway station collapsed. That incident occurred around 11 a.m., and rescue teams faced similar challenges in navigating the debris to assist those affected.
These consecutive incidents highlight the pressing issue of building safety in the region. As urban areas like Mumbai and Navi Mumbai continue to grow and develop, ensuring the structural integrity of residential buildings is paramount. The authorities are likely to face increased pressure to enforce stricter building codes and conduct more rigorous inspections to prevent such tragedies from recurring. The community of Shahbaz village and the broader Navi Mumbai area are now anxiously awaiting news of the rescue efforts. The hope remains that the trapped individuals will be found and safely rescued. As the investigation progresses, the findings will hopefully lead to measures that can prevent future building collapses and enhance the safety and security of residents in the region.
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