First Pics: Foot Ovebridge In Mumbai Collapses

A foot overbridge near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station has collapsed, injuring many. "Foot over bridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed," the Mumbai Police tweeted. The traffic in the area has been affected. The police has asked commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are at the spot.

  • The traffic in the area has been affected. The police has asked commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are at the spot.
    The traffic in the area has been affected. The police has asked commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are at the spot.
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  • "Foot over bridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed," the Mumbai Police tweeted.
    "Foot over bridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed," the Mumbai Police tweeted.
  • The injured are being shifted to hospitals, Mumbai Police tweeted to say.
    The injured are being shifted to hospitals, Mumbai Police tweeted to say.
  • Eyewitnesses said repairs were being carried out on the overbridge this morning, but it was still being used.
    Eyewitnesses said repairs were being carried out on the overbridge this morning, but it was still being used.
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  • The CSMT bridge was not part of a safety audit ordered after another foot overbridge had collapsed last year in Andheri.
    The CSMT bridge was not part of a safety audit ordered after another foot overbridge had collapsed last year in Andheri.
  • Police said they have been trying to decongest the area to ensure the smooth movement of ambulances.
    Police said they have been trying to decongest the area to ensure the smooth movement of ambulances.
  • Four people have died and at least 28 people are injured in the collapse
    Four people have died and at least 28 people are injured in the collapse
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  • Some of the injured people have been taken to the St George Hospital near the CMT Railway Station
    Some of the injured people have been taken to the St George Hospital near the CMT Railway Station
  • Of the five casualties, two were women, both staff of nearby GT Hospital. (AFP)
    Of the five casualties, two were women, both staff of nearby GT Hospital. (AFP)
  • "The bridge wasn't in a bad condition, it required minor repairs for which work was underway," Maharashtra minister Vinod Tawde said.
    "The bridge wasn't in a bad condition, it required minor repairs for which work was underway," Maharashtra minister Vinod Tawde said.
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