Two injured as ceiling gives way at Mumbai’s iconic CSMT

A portion of the ceiling at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) collapsed during redevelopment work on Thursday night, injuring two commuters, raising concerns about safety at the heritage railway station. The incident happened around 10.05 pm near the booking hall entrance. Workers from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) were carrying out maintenance at the time.

Vinayak Hatkar, 28, and Ayan Matwankar, 24, were the injured individuals. Both required medical attention and were taken to St George’s Hospital Casualty Department. Matwankar sustained lacerations on his left eyelid and swelling in his right ankle, while Hatkar had a scalp wound that was treated. Further investigations and clinical assessments are ongoing.