Part of residential building collapses in Mumbai; 2 senior citizens injured

Two elderly persons were injured after a portion of a residential building collapsed in south Mumbai on Wednesday morning, civic officials said.

The incident occurred at Atmaram Building on J S S Road in Chira Bazar area and was reported to the fire brigade at 6.23 am, they said.

A part of the kitchen in a first-floor house collapsed onto the ground floor, an official said.


Two residents -- Thakkarji Gala (75) and Gunvanti Gala (71) -- were injured. Gunvanti Gala was admitted to Bhatia Hospital and was reported to be in a stable condition, the official said.

The fire brigade, police, civic staff and officials of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) were mobilised for rescue work and assistance.