At least four people were killed and 34 others injured when a portion of a pedestrian bridge crashed near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) here on Thursday evening.
Mumbai:
The bridge which connected the area near the Times of India building with the iconic CSMT station was commonly known as 'Kasab bridge' after the 26/11 Mumbai attack terrorist passed through it during the terror attacks.
The incident took place around 7.30 pm when a major portion of the bridge caved in, the official said.
Some motorists who were passing beneath the bridge when it came down, were among those injured, he added.
"Foot over bridge 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 said in a tweet.
Some persons are feared dead, disaster management cell sources said.
While six injured were admitted to the nearby St. George hospital, 10 were shifted to the G T hospital, he said.
"Fire brigade personnel reached the spot immediately and rescue work is in full swing. We have appealed the motorists to avoid the DN road to JJ flyover section," he said.
NDRF: 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. Visuals from the spot. pic.twitter.com/kPY2lU8HuO
— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2019
The incident occurred as the bridge was reportedly overloaded with commuters hurrying to their homes, said the BMC Disaster Control Room.
(With inputs from IANS)