Mulund(Mumbai)[Maharashtra] February 14:A normal afternoon turned into shock in Mulund. Around 12:15 pm, a part of an under construction Mumbai Metro bridge fell. It dropped straight onto vehicles passing below. The spot was LBS Road near the Johnson and Johnson factory. One auto and one car were hit. People nearby froze. Some ran to help. Many asked, how can such a heavy piece fall suddenly? The answer is still not clear.

Victim Identified And Injured Fighting

Officials confirmed the death of Ramdhan Yadav. His loss has left locals silent. Another man, Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav, aged forty five, is in ICU and critical. Two others, Mahendra Pratap Yadav and Deepa Ruhiya, are stable. Doctors said treatment started quickly. Eyewitnesses said they heard a loud sound first. Then dust filled the air. Some thought it was an earthquake. It was not.

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Rescue Teams Rush Within Minutes

Relief teams reached fast. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority said medical help is being given. Staff from civic bodies and disaster teams joined. The area was secured. Traffic was stopped. Questions started rising. Was safety checked properly? Were warning signs placed? Officials did not answer yet. They said focus is on treatment and safety first.

Probe Ordered Into Construction Safety

Authorities have ordered an inquiry. They will check structural strength. They will also review safety rules followed at the site. The fallen parapet piece was about six by four in size. Experts say even a small concrete block can be deadly from height. People online are reacting strongly. Some wrote that city projects must not risk lives. Others demanded strict action if rules were ignored.

History Of Metro Growth And Rising Concern

Mumbai Metro work has expanded fast over the years. It started to reduce traffic and help daily travel. Many lines are still under construction across the city. Large pillars and bridges are common sights now. Citizens support development. But they also want safety. Locals near Mulund said this incident has shaken their trust. One resident asked, progress is good, but should fear come with it?