17 February,2026 11:06 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Authorities evacuate people after slab collapses in residential building at Thane
A couple of days after the unfortunate Mumbai Metro Line-4 slab collapse, another slab collapse in a five-storey residential building in Thane's Wagle Estate created havoc. The incident occurred during the early hours of Tuesday, February 17.
The slab collapsed in Thane left three persons injured, and forced authorities to evacuate nearly 90 residents, officials said.
As per the officials, the Thane Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Room received a call at around 3:07 am on February 17 from Wagle Fire Station. Reportedly, the slab of one room on the fifth floor of Nutan Neelam apartment, A Wing, near Hanuman Mandir in Shantinagar, collapsed onto another room on the fourth floor.
The injured has been identified as Gajendra Prasad (60), one of the owners, who suffered a fracture in his right shoulder along with other bodily injuries. Prince Yadav (25), who sustained a fracture in his right leg, and Pradeep Yadav (23), who suffered injuries to both legs and other body injuries.
All three were rushed by Thane Municipal Corporation ambulances to Matoshree Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde Hospital for treatment. While Pradeep Yadav was critically injured, he was later shifted to Fortis Hospital in Bhandup, for further advanced treatment.
As soon as the authorities got the information, senior officials, including the deputy commissioner, disaster management officer, personnel from the fire department, construction department, public works department, police, and Mahavitaran staff, rushed to the spot.
Furthermore, fire and rescue vehicles were deployed to carry out search and safety operations.
Officials further stated that the building, which is around 30 to 35 years old and comprises a ground floor plus five floors with 26 rooms, falls under the C2B (dangerous) category.
However, as a precautionary measure, both Wing A and Wing B of Nutan Neelam Apartment have been completely evacuated and sealed.
Approximately 85 to 95 residents were living in the building. They have been temporarily relocated to Thane Municipal Corporation School No. 38 in Shantinagar. Further action regarding the structure will be taken by the civic body's Construction Department.
