Tragedy Strikes in Mulund: Under-Construction Metro Pillar Portion Collapses on Moving Vehicles

New Delhi, February 14, 2026: In a harrowing incident on Saturday afternoon, a portion of an under-construction Metro pillar collapsed on a busy stretch of road in Mumbai’s Mulund (West) area. The accident, which occurred on the arterial Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Road, resulted in the death of one person and left at least four others injured.

The Incident: Chaos on LBS Road

The mishap took place at approximately 12:20 PM on February 14, 2026, near the Johnson & Johnson company premises. Eyewitnesses described a sudden, deafening sound as a heavy cement parapet segment from the Metro Line 4 (Wadala-Kasarvadavali) project gave way.

The falling debris crashed directly onto a passing autorickshaw, completely crushing the vehicle’s frame. A private SUV following closely behind was also partially damaged by the impact.

“There was a massive crash and a cloud of dust. Before we could understand what happened, we saw the rickshaw buried under a block of cement,” said a local shopkeeper who witnessed the collapse.

Casualties and Rescue Operations

Emergency services, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), local police, and disaster management teams, rushed to the site within minutes. Rescue workers used gas cutters to extricate victims trapped inside the mangled remains of the autorickshaw.

• Deceased: Officials identified the deceased as Ramdhan Yadav, who succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident.
• Injured: Four others were rushed to a nearby hospital. Among them, Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav (45) is reported to be in critical condition, while others remain stable.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which is overseeing the Metro Line 4 project, confirmed that their project team is on-site to assist with relief operations and clear the debris.

Traffic Disruption and Safety Concerns

The accident caused significant traffic snarls on LBS Road, a vital connector for commuters in the northeastern suburbs. Traffic police cordoned off the area, diverting vehicles to alternative routes while heavy cranes were brought in to remove the fallen concrete slab.

This incident has reignited concerns regarding safety protocols at large-scale infrastructure sites in Mumbai. While the MMRDA has expressed regret over the accident and promised a thorough investigation, local residents and activists are demanding stricter safety audits for the ongoing Metro work across the city.

Investigation Underway

Preliminary reports suggest that a segment of the parapet fell from a height during ongoing construction work at pier number P196. Authorities have ordered a detailed inquiry to determine whether the collapse was due to structural failure, negligence, or a technical lapse during the installation of the segment.

As of Saturday evening, rescue operations have concluded, but the site remains under heavy surveillance as structural engineers assess the stability of the remaining pillar segments.