Bhiwandi Building Collapse Update: 7 Dead, 3 Injured After 4-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Thane (Videos)

At least seven people were killed and three others injured after a ground-plus-four residential building partially collapsed in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, early Friday. Rescue teams continued searching through the debris amid fears that more people could still be trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred in the Bhiwandi Nizampur area of Thane district, prompting a large-scale emergency response involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Bhiwandi Fire Brigade and local disaster management authorities.

Bhiwandi Building Had Been Declared Unsafe

According to officials, the building had previously been declared structurally dangerous by the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC). Authorities had issued multiple notices asking residents to vacate the premises. Bhiwandi Building Collapse: 3 Dead, Several Feared Trapped After 4-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Maharashtra (Videos).

4-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Bhiwandi

Most occupants had reportedly moved out, but a few residents and labourers carrying out repair work were inside the structure when it collapsed. Some occupants managed to escape after noticing signs of the building giving way, while others were trapped under the debris.

Multi-Agency Rescue Efforts Underway

Rescue personnel are using heavy machinery and specialized equipment to remove debris while carefully searching for survivors. Officials said the exact number of people trapped has not yet been confirmed, and the operation is expected to continue until all sections of the collapsed structure are cleared. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities continue to monitor the condition of surrounding structures to ensure public safety. Mumbai Building Collapse: 6 Dead After 3-Storey Structure Crashes Onto Shanties in Mankhurd Amid Heavy Rain (Watch Videos).

Investigation into Cause of Collapse

The exact cause of the collapse has not yet been established. Officials are expected to conduct a detailed structural assessment to determine whether ongoing repair work, the building's deteriorated condition or other factors contributed to the incident.

Civic authorities are also likely to examine compliance with evacuation notices issued before the collapse.

Recurring Concern During Monsoon

Building collapses remain a recurring safety concern in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, particularly during the monsoon season, when aging and weakened structures become more vulnerable due to persistent rainfall.

The latest incident has once again highlighted the need for timely structural audits, strict enforcement of evacuation orders for unsafe buildings and improved monitoring of repair work on dilapidated structures.

Rescue Operations Continue

Authorities said rescue operations will continue until every part of the debris is searched. The death toll and the number of injured or trapped could change as emergency teams progress with the operation. Officials have appealed to the public to stay away from the site to allow rescue personnel to work without obstruction.

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