Foot Over Bridge in Mumbai Outside CSMT Railway Station Collapses: 5 Dead, 36 Injured; Mumbai Police to Register Case

Mumbai Police to register a case in the incident where a portion of a foot over bridge near CSMT railway station collapsed earlier this evening.

NDRF team was withdrawn from the accident spot at 10.34 pm after the completion of the rescue operation. 5 people have died and 36 have been injured in the incident where part of a foot over bridge near CSMT railway station collapsed in Mumbai earlier this evening.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each will be given to the families of those who died in the incident and compensation of Rs 50,000 each will be given to the injured, state govt will provide for their treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted to the fatal FOB collapse outside the CSMT railway station. He has asked the Maharashtra government to ensure speedy relief to the victims and their kin.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued a statement following the fatal bridge collapse incident outside the CSMT railway station in Mumbai.

"Pained to hear about the foot over bridge incident near TOI building in Mumbai. Spoke to BMC Commissioner and Mumbai Police officials and instructed to ensure speedy relief efforts in coordination with Railway Ministry officials," Fadnavis said.

Meanwhile, the death toll has climbed to 5, whereas, 36 others are reported to be injured. At least 2 among the injured are stated toe be in critical condition.

The death toll in the FOB collapse incident has jumped to 5, whereas, at least 36 others have been confirmed as injured. BJP MLA Raj Purohit has demanded stern action against the audit team which failed to take precautionary action.

An inquiry into the incident has been ordered by the Maharashtra government, announced State Cabinet Minister Vinod Tawde. He has assured that accountability would be fixed and the exact cause of collapse will be determined.

The death toll has jumped to 4 in the FOB collapse outside CST railway station. The casualty count is feared to rise further, said an official.

The BMC Disaster Management Emergency has issued the following helpline numbers:
- 1916
- 9833806409
- 022-22621855
- 022-22621955

The death toll has climbed to 4 now, with at least 34 others reported to be injured. Mumbai South MP and Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant said a part of the FOB collapsed due to a "minor defect". The local corporation, meanwhile, has blamed the authorities for not paying attention to their repeated pleas to get portions of the FOB repaired.

The death toll in the incident has jumped to 3, whereas, at least 34 are reportedly injured. Following the FOB collapse, the Ministry of Railways issued a statement, saying, "The bridge was of BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation). However, we're extending all our supports to the victims. Railway doctors and personnel are cooperating with BMC in relief and rescue operations."

Death toll rises to 3 in the Mumbai bridge collapse incident where a portion of foot over bridge near CSMT railway station collapsed. 34 people are injured in the incident. The death toll is likely to rise.

The count of injured victims has jumped to 34, whereas,the two deceased have been confirmed as women.

The NDRF has released a photograph of the bridge -- showing that a slab of the structure had collapsed which led to the casualties.

At least two women have been reported dead in the FOB collapse outside the CST railway station, whereas, 23 others are injured. The NDRF teams in Andheri have been dispatched to the site to expedite the rescue operation.

“Foot overbridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed. Injured persons are being shifted to hospitals. Traffic affected. Commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are on spot,” Mumbai Police tweeted.

Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Amitesh Kumar told news channel NDTV that the traffic to and fro the CST route has been diverted to ensure free-movement for the rescue officials.

Mumbai Police, which has joined the rescue operation along with the BMC and the NDRF, has shifted the injured victims to the nearby hospitals. As of now, the count of injured persons is 23. Reports claim that the number could rise further.