Old Building Wall Collapses Outside CSMT, Damages Car & 2 Motorcycles; Water Bottle Truck Tilts

Mumbai witnessed an alarming incident outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Tuesday evening. A section of an old building wall gave way, causing damage to a car, two motorcycles, and tilting a truck loaded with water bottles. Remarkably, no one was injured despite the area's usual bustle with passengers, workers, and vehicles. The collapse occurred on the left side of Platform 13, near the platform used for transporting goods and supplies by road.

Workers had already departed for the day, leaving the spot just moments before the wall fell. A Vande Bharat train had arrived at the station moments prior, prompting several workers involved in loading and unloading luggage to move towards it, thus vacating the area seconds before the structural failure. The original structure comprised two buildings that had been side by side.

One was used as an IRCTC base kitchen, which had been demolished prior to the incident. Due to their proximity, three sides of the kitchen building collapsed, while one wall remained standing. Over time, this remaining wall weakened and ultimately gave way.

The incident has sparked concerns over the structural integrity of old buildings in the busy locale near one of Mumbai's busiest railway stations. The remaining structure at the site is reportedly in poor condition and is currently serving as a storage room. Authorities are urged to assess the safety of such old structures in high-traffic zones. For those seeking information on property deals in and around Mumbai, a useful resource is available at https://budgetproperties.in/.