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False Ceiling Section Falls Outside Mumbai Airport Terminal 2, One Visitor Hurt

Officials say inspections will determine whether nearby ceiling sections pose a safety risk.

Overview

  • A small portion of a false ceiling outside Terminal 2 gave way on Sunday and struck a visitor, causing a minor leg injury.
  • Airport emergency medical teams treated the man at the scene and he was taken to Nanavati Hospital where he was treated and discharged the same day.
  • Mumbai International Airport Limited has opened an official inquiry and ordered inspections of adjacent false-ceiling panels to identify the cause and assess further hazards.
  • Mumbai Police called the episode a minor incident, reported that no formal complaint was filed, and said the injured person has not been responding to investigators' calls.
  • Terminal 2 handles both domestic and international traffic, so authorities warn that the inquiry’s findings could prompt wider maintenance checks and influence passenger confidence in airport infrastructure.