Tragedy in Mulund: The bustling Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Road in Mumbai’s northeast suburb of Mulund turned into a site of horror on Saturday, February 14, 2026. At approximately 12:15 PM, a heavy portion of a “parapet segment” from the under-construction Mumbai Metro Line-4 collapsed from a height, crushing an autorickshaw and a car passing beneath it.
The accident, which occurred near pier number P196 close to the Mulund Fire Station and the Johnson & Johnson factory, has resulted in the death of one person and left three others injured, one of whom remains in critical condition.
Tragedy in Mulund the Victims: A Tourist Trip Turned Tragic
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and local police, the victims were tourists from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, who had come to visit the city. The deceased has been identified as Ramdhan Yadav (55), who was declared dead upon arrival at Upasani Hospital.
Status of the Injured: | Name | Age | Current Condition | Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav | 45 | Critical (Admitted to ICU) | | Mahendra Pratap Yadav | 52 | Stable | | Deepa Ruhiya | 40 | Stable |
An autorickshaw and a Skoda car were heavily damaged in the incident. Personnel from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, and Metro authorities rushed to the spot to launch rescue operations and clear the debris from the arterial road.
“Sheer Negligence”: Mayor and Officials Demand Accountability
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the accident site shortly after the collapse and did not mince words, labeling the mishap a result of “huge negligence.”
“I came to know that the parapet body was fitted here just yesterday. Did they follow safety norms? Traffic movement below should have been stopped for the time being during such critical work,” Mayor Tawde told reporters.
Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi echoed these sentiments, stating that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken cognizance of the matter and that anyone found guilty of technical lapses or safety violations will face strict legal action.
Government Response: Ex-Gratia and Investigation
In response to the tragedy, CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed his deep grief and announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the legal heirs of the deceased. The state government has also committed to bearing the full cost of medical treatment for the three injured individuals.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which is overseeing the construction of Line 4 (connecting Wadala to Thane), has launched an internal probe to ascertain the exact cause of the structural failure.
Political Fallout: Opposition Slams “Cheap” Value of Life
The incident has triggered a fierce political row, with opposition leaders accusing the government of prioritizing publicity over public safety.
- Aaditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT): Thackeray alleged that infrastructure projects under the current regime are plagued by poor oversight. “Life has no value under this regime. Falling pieces from metro lines, unsafe barricading, and vehicles falling into pits—it’s a shame,” he said, questioning if the contractor would be blacklisted or merely given a “penalty of a few lakhs.”
- Varsha Gaikwad (Congress MP): Gaikwad questioned if the lives of Mumbaikars had “become so cheap,” alleging that safety standards are being compromised to meet hurried completion deadlines.
A Warning Flagged Earlier?
In a disturbing development, reports have surfaced of a social media user flagging a crack in the same pillar (P196) recently. While authorities have yet to verify these claims, the allegation adds weight to the Mayor’s charge of negligence.
Metro Line 4 is a massive project designed to ease the commute for millions, but today’s tragedy serves as a grim reminder that “development” should never come at the cost of human life.
Disclaimer: This information is based on various inputs from news agency.