Thane Accident: Steel Reinforcement Cage From Elevated Road Project Falls On Moving Car At Kopri Bridge; MMRDA Fines Contractor ₹2 Crore | VIDEO

Thane saw a major accident at the city's entry point to Mumbai when a steel reinforcement cage from the ongoing Anand Nagar-Saket Elevated Road project fell onto a moving car on Kopri Bridge. The incident caused significant damage to the vehicle and led to heavy traffic congestion on the busy road. A video of the incident has been shared online, displaying steel rods piercing through the car's front and roof.

According to preliminary reports, the accident occurred while construction work on the elevated road project was still in progress. The reinforcement cage for an under-construction pier is believed to have given way and collapsed onto the car, causing substantial damage to its front windshield and upper portion. Although initial sources stated that two people inside the car sustained serious injuries, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) later clarified that no one was injured in the incident.

The collapse led to major traffic disruption near the Thane-Mumbai entry point, one of the busiest routes connecting the city to Mumbai. Traffic built up for some time before authorities managed to clear the damaged vehicle and the fallen reinforcement structure. The MMRDA expressed its displeasure over the incident, stating that it was unacceptable and imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on the contractor responsible for the elevated road project.

The authority also ordered a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and identify any safety lapses.

MMRDA emphasized that public safety remained their top priority and vowed to ensure strict accountability at every construction site under their jurisdiction.