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One dead after balcony collapse at Rubinissa Manzil building near Grant Road stn

Updated On: 20 July, 2024 02:20 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

The balcony of the Rubinissa Manzil building near Grant Road Railway Station partially collapsed earlier today. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) reported the incident at 11.00 am amid heavy rains in the city and surrounding areas. The second and third floors of the four-story structure collapsed, posing a significant risk to the residents. Pics/ Anurag Ahire

The balcony of the Rubinissa Manzil building near Grant Road Railway Station partially collapsed earlier today. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) reported the incident at 11.00 am amid heavy rains in the city and surrounding areas. The second and third floors of the four-story structure collapsed, posing a significant risk to the residents. Pics/ Anurag Ahire

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The balcony of the Rubinissa Manzil building near Grant Road Railway Station partially collapsed earlier today. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) reported the incident at 11.00 am amid heavy rains in the city and surrounding areas. The second and third floors of the four-story structure collapsed, posing a significant risk to the residents. Pics/ Anurag Ahire

Seven to eight residents are currently stranded on the fourth level of the Rubinissa Manzil building. Rescue activities are underway, with various instruments being employed to securely extract the trapped individuals. The MFB has issued a Level I call, activating multiple emergency services.

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Seven to eight residents are currently stranded on the fourth level of the Rubinissa Manzil building. Rescue activities are underway, with various instruments being employed to securely extract the trapped individuals. The MFB has issued a Level I call, activating multiple emergency services.

At 11.06 am, the MFB issued a Level I call, activating services such as the police, 108 Ambulance, and Ward personnel. There are four fire engines, one quick response vehicle, one rescue vehicle, and a turntable ladder on site to assist in the rescue operations.

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At 11.06 am, the MFB issued a Level I call, activating services such as the police, 108 Ambulance, and Ward personnel. There are four fire engines, one quick response vehicle, one rescue vehicle, and a turntable ladder on site to assist in the rescue operations.

Dr Rashmee of Bhatia Hospital reported that four people were hurt in the incident. Unfortunately, one woman, aged approximately 70, has been confirmed deceased. The remaining three injured individuals are currently being treated at the hospital.

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Dr Rashmee of Bhatia Hospital reported that four people were hurt in the incident. Unfortunately, one woman, aged approximately 70, has been confirmed deceased. The remaining three injured individuals are currently being treated at the hospital.

The BMC stated that by 12.50 pm, 13 persons, including six women and one child, were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Three individuals, Atul Shaha (55), Nikesh Shaha (26), and Vijay Anand (25), have been admitted to Bhatia Hospital for treatment.

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The BMC stated that by 12.50 pm, 13 persons, including six women and one child, were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Three individuals, Atul Shaha (55), Nikesh Shaha (26), and Vijay Anand (25), have been admitted to Bhatia Hospital for treatment.

The Mumbai Traffic Police has closed the station road for vehicular traffic due to the building collapse.

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The Mumbai Traffic Police has closed the station road for vehicular traffic due to the building collapse.

Mumbai and its suburbs received intermittent heavy spells of rain on Saturday, leading to waterlogging in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported 91 mm of rainfall in Mumbai over the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Saturday.

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Mumbai and its suburbs received intermittent heavy spells of rain on Saturday, leading to waterlogging in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported 91 mm of rainfall in Mumbai over the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Saturday.

The IMD predicted moderate to heavy rainfall for the city. A high tide of 4.24 metres is expected at 11.28 am, and another high tide of 3.66 metres at 11.18 pm. 

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The IMD predicted moderate to heavy rainfall for the city. A high tide of 4.24 metres is expected at 11.28 am, and another high tide of 3.66 metres at 11.18 pm. 

Due to waterlogging, traffic near Sheetal Cinema and Kale Marg in Kurla was diverted. Similarly, traffic on the Aarey route in Goregaon East was redirected via Seepz-Marol Maroshi-JVLR. The Andheri subway was temporarily shut for vehicles, and traffic was diverted to S V Road.

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Due to waterlogging, traffic near Sheetal Cinema and Kale Marg in Kurla was diverted. Similarly, traffic on the Aarey route in Goregaon East was redirected via Seepz-Marol Maroshi-JVLR. The Andheri subway was temporarily shut for vehicles, and traffic was diverted to S V Road.

Despite the heavy rainfall and waterlogging, suburban train services operated by the Central Railway and Western Railway continued to run normally on all routes. 

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Despite the heavy rainfall and waterlogging, suburban train services operated by the Central Railway and Western Railway continued to run normally on all routes. 

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