Foot overbridge collapses near CST station in Mumbai\, several injured reported

A foot bridge collapsed near CST station in Mumbai this evening resulting in multiple injuries. According to the initial reports, injured persons are being shifted to hospitals. The incident took place during peak hours, when there was a lot of rush on the overbridge.

Foot over bridge connecting CSMT platform 1 north end with BT 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, read a tweet from Mumbai police.

The National Disaster Response Force in a tweet said, "As per the information received, a part of foot over bridge near CSMT station in Mumbai collapsed. As per initial information 10-12 persons are feared to be trapped under the debris. An NDRF team has been moved from Andheri center."