Elderly couple injured roof collapse Kalwa
Son injured roof collapse Kalwa evacuees.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
An elderly couple and their son were left injured after the roof of their second-floor flat collapsed on them in Kalwa, Maharashtra’s Thane city. The incident took place in a four-storey building late on Wednesday night.
Details of the Incident According to Officials
The Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) chief of the Thane Municipal Corporation, Yasin Tadvi, stated that the collapse occurred at around 11:55 pm in the Om Krishna Cooperative Housing Society located in Kalwa’s Bhusar ali area. The victims, a man in his seventies, his wife, and their son, were the ones affected by the sudden collapse.
It was revealed that the building, which is approximately 35 years old, had been previously marked as unsafe, dangerous, and unfit for habitation. Authorities had recommended that the structure be vacated and demolished due to safety concerns.
Immediate Response from Local Authorities
Upon receiving the distress call, the local fire brigade and RDMC team swiftly arrived at the scene to initiate a rescue operation. Approximately 100 residents from 30 flats within the building were promptly evacuated to ensure their safety. The injured individuals, identified as Manohar Dandekar (70), his wife Manisha (65), and their son Mayur (40), were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Following the incident, the building was sealed off by officials as they contemplate the necessary steps to address the structural integrity of the property. Decisions regarding the future of the building will be made by civic authorities in due course.
It is imperative for residents and landlords alike to prioritise regular maintenance and inspections of their properties to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring in the future.
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Elderly couple roof collapse Kalwa
Son injured flat collapse Kalwa evacuations.
