Partial Building Collapse in South Mumbai: Two Injured

In South Mumbai, a part of a residential building collapsed, injuring two elderly residents. The incident occurred at the Atmaram Building on J S S Road, prompting a response from fire brigade and civic officials. Gunvanti Gala remains hospitalized but in stable condition.

In an unsettling incident in South Mumbai, two elderly residents sustained injuries after part of their residential building, Atmaram Building, collapsed. The partial collapse occurred early Wednesday morning on J S S Road within the Chira Bazar area.

Emergency services, comprising fire brigade, police, and civic staff, were promptly deployed to the site after the collapse was reported at 6:23 am. An official from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) confirmed that the kitchen segment of a first-floor apartment succumbed to structural failure, impacting the ground floor.

Among the injured, 75-year-old Thakkarji Gala and 71-year-old Gunvanti Gala required immediate medical attention. Gunvanti was transported to Bhatia Hospital, where she is reported to be in a stable condition, according to hospital authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)