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Eight Hurt as Crane Falls on Homes in Mumbai
21 Aug
Summary
- Eight people were injured when a crane collapsed onto houses.
- The incident occurred during preparations for an eviction operation.
- Crane collapse affected goods train movement on a railway line.
A crane collapsed onto houses in Mumbai's Kurla East early Friday morning, resulting in eight injuries. The incident occurred around 3 am near Buntara Bhavan, a MHADA building, as preparations were underway for an eviction and demolition operation. The crane toppled onto nearby residences during its setup.
Six of the injured individuals received treatment at the civic-run Sion hospital, while two others were admitted to Bhabha Hospital in Kurla. All eight are reported to be in stable condition. The collapse also disrupted goods train movement on the Kurla-Trombay route of the Central Railway, as part of the crane fell on overhead wires.
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