Partially Built Metro 4 Pillar Collapses in Mumbai; No Injuries Reported

A steel reinforcement cage from an under-construction Metro pillar fell at Suman Nagar, prompting an investigation into safety protocols.

A steel reinforcement cage for Metro Line 4's pillar collapsed late Thursday night in Mumbai's Suman Nagar area, damaging a housing society's compound wall and security cabin but causing no injuries.
The incident occurred during construction of the Thane-Wadala Metro Line 4, which will be Mumbai's longest Metro line, spanning 32.32 kilometers with over 30 stations.
Officials stated that the collapse happened when ropes securing the 8-meter-high reinforcement cage loosened after a fastener broke, possibly struck by an unknown object.
Traffic restrictions at the busy junction prevented the use of a crane, leading workers to secure the structure with ropes tied to a concrete block instead.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has launched an independent investigation, with findings expected within two days, to determine the cause and ensure safety measures are enforced.