Bhiwandi Building Collapse: 3 Dead, Several Feared Trapped After 4-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Mumbai (Videos)
At least three people were killed and several others are feared trapped after a four-storey residential building partially collapsed in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, early Friday. Rescue teams from multiple agencies have launched an extensive search operation, with authorities racing to locate survivors beneath the debris. The collapse occurred in the early hours, triggering panic among residents. Police, fire brigade personnel, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local disaster management teams and civic authorities were deployed to the site to carry out rescue operations.
Multi-Agency Rescue Operation Underway
Officials said heavy machinery and specialized rescue equipment have been pressed into service to clear the rubble while ensuring the safety of those who may still be trapped. Emergency responders are working carefully to avoid further destabilizing the damaged structure. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of people trapped, but rescue efforts are continuing as teams search the collapsed sections of the building. Mumbai Building Collapse: 6 Dead After 3-Storey Structure Crashes Onto Shanties in Mankhurd Amid Heavy Rain (Watch Videos).
4-Storey Building Partially Collapses in BhiwandiÂ
VIDEO | Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: One more body recovered from the debris of the collapsed building. Rescue operations continue as many still feared trapped. #BhiwandiBuildingCollapse #MaharashtraNews
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/sMSgaVCFrD
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 31, 2026
Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: NDRF personnel recovered the first body from the debris as rescue operations continued at the building collapse site pic.twitter.com/iyiGlpLkYP
— IANS (@ians_india) July 31, 2026
#WATCH | Maharashtra | A body recovered from the site where a four-storey building partially collapsed in Bhiwandi, late night. pic.twitter.com/woAXSJjXFR
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2026
Casualties and Investigation
The confirmed death toll has risen to three, while officials said the number could change as the rescue operation progresses. Those rescued from the debris have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The cause of the collapse has not been officially determined. Civic authorities are expected to conduct a structural assessment and investigate whether the building had been declared unsafe or required repairs before the incident.
Authorities Monitor the Situation
Senior district officials visited the site to oversee rescue efforts and coordinate the response among emergency agencies. The focus remains on rescuing anyone still trapped and securing the surrounding area to prevent further risk. Officials have urged residents to stay away from the site to allow rescue personnel to continue operations without obstruction.
Building collapses remain a recurring concern in parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, particularly during the monsoon season, when aging or structurally weakened buildings face additional stress from heavy rainfall. Such incidents have prompted repeated calls for regular structural audits, timely repairs and the evacuation of buildings deemed unsafe.
Rescue Efforts Continue
As of the latest official update, rescue operations remain ongoing, and authorities are continuing to search for survivors. The casualty count and the number of people trapped are expected to be updated as emergency teams make further progress at the site.
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