Tragic wall collapse in South Mumbai claims life, injures another

Updated On: 08 January, 2024 01:38 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Fatal incident at INS Kunjali, Colaba, on Sunday afternoon highlights the need for improved safety measures in the area

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The compound wall, which collapsed on an open plot at INS Kunjali during water pipeline repair work

A 38-year-old individual, Muhammad Akbar, lost his life due to a wall collapse at Colaba on Sunday. He was a passer-by. Another person, Gangadhar Akla, received
minor injuries.

According to a disaster control room report by the BMC, the compound wall on an open plot and public road at INS Kunjali collapsed during water pipeline repair work at 2.48 pm on Sunday afternoon, near Miyan Chawl, close to Gazali Dargah, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 3, Cuffe Parade. The incident resulted in the trapping of two people and four to five vehicles under debris.