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CSMT Ceiling Collapse Injures Two During Redevelopment
23 Oct
Summary
- Two people were injured by a collapsed ceiling near CSMT's booking office entrance.
- The incident occurred in an area undergoing redevelopment by RLDA.
- Injured passengers received medical attention and financial aid from Central Railway.
Two individuals were injured after a section of the ceiling near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) booking office entrance collapsed late on Thursday, October 23, 2026. The incident occurred in a non-heritage section of the station, near platforms 10 and 12, which are utilized for long-distance trains.
The collapsed ceiling was part of redevelopment efforts managed by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). At present, the specific cause of the collapse has not been determined, nor has its direct link to any particular construction activity been confirmed.
The two injured passengers, identified as Vinayak Balu Hatkar, 28, and Ayan Naushad Matwankar, 24, were transported to St George's Hospital. Hatkar sustained a significant scalp laceration requiring stitches, while Matwankar suffered an eyelid laceration, abrasions, and ankle pain.
Central Railway provided each injured passenger with Rs 5,000. The extensive redevelopment project at CSMT, valued at Rs 2,450 crore, is being executed by Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd, with RLDA serving as the implementing agency, aiming to enhance passenger facilities while preserving the station's historical character.
