Dadar Building Crash
Mumbai
6th March, 2012.
The entire wing of a seven storeys building at Dadar collapsed suddenly on Wednesday at 5 p.m. 15 families were trapped in that building. According to the police 5 people died and many people injured. The seven story structure was largely inhabited by South Indians' and most of the deceased were women. The Mayor of Mumbai and other political leaders visited the site and consoled the relatives of deceased. All the dead and injured were brought to Lokmaniya Tilak Hospital at Sion. When contacted Mr. Ramu, Secretary of the building said that the extensive structural changes on the ground floor could be the reason for the collapse.
Another reason for the collapse that many shops had carried out major renovations without mandatory permission. The Municipal Commissioner has asked his officials to investigate the matter and book the culprits.
Another reason for the collapse that many shops had carried out major renovations without mandatory permission. The Municipal Commissioner has asked his officials to investigate the matter and book the culprits.