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Major accident during metro work in Thane as rebar collapses on moving car
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News18•17-10-2026, 14:09
Major accident during metro work in Thane as rebar collapses on moving car
- •A major accident occurred at the Thane-Mumbai entry point when a part of a metro pillar's rebar collapsed during construction work.
- •The heavy rebar section crashed directly onto a moving vehicle, extensively crushing and damaging the front part of the car.
- •Two people inside the vehicle sustained serious injuries in the incident and were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
- •Local residents expressed severe anger over the incident, accusing the construction workers of extreme negligence and carelessness.
- •The accident caused a massive traffic jam on the busy route, while authorities worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
Key Questions Answered
A part of a metro pillar's rebar collapsed and bent halfway downwards while work was ongoing at the Thane-Mumbai entry point, causing a section to fall directly onto a moving vehicle.
Yes, two people inside the car were seriously injured when the pillar section pierced the front of the moving vehicle and crushed its upper portion.
Local residents expressed deep anger and accused the workers of extreme negligence and failing to work carefully during the construction.
