Mumbai news: Woman dead, 4 injured as portion of building collapses in Grant Road; many trapped

A 70-year-old woman died, and four others were injured after a portion of a building collapsed in Mumbai's Grant Road on Saturday.

The incident took place around 11am at the four-storey Rubinissa Manzil located on Sleater Road near railway station at Grant Road.

At least eight people are still trapped in the building and operations are underway to rescue them.

13 people, including six men, six women and one child were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade.

According to BMC, a portion of balcony and slab on the second and third floors partially collapsed.

“Seven to eight people are stranded on the fourth floor of the building. A rescue operation is underway,” said BMC.

A portion of the building is still hanging precariously.

The deceased woman is yet to be identified. She was declared brought dead upon arrival in the hospital.

Those injured include Atul Shaha (55), Nikesh Shaha (26) and Vijay Aanand (25). They have been admitted to Bhatia Hospital.

Another injured person identified as Sidhhesh Palijia (30) has been admitted to the ICU at Breach Candy hospital.

The building was declared dangerous a few months ago and was issued a notice by MHADA.

Meanwhile, police personnel and ambulance are at the site.

“Commendable work being done by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Had my heart in my mouth while seeing how they rescued an infant from the partially collapsed structure at Grant Road,” said Congress leader and Mumbai North Central MP Varsha Gaikwad.

“My condolences to the family of the lady who lost her life in this incident and I pray that all those still stuck inside the building are safely rescued,” she added.

Since early morning, Mumbai and adjoining areas have been receiving heavy rains.

Two months ago, a smilar incident took place in Vikhroli areas where two people died after a part of a slab of building collapsed.