Maharashtra: Crane Collapse on Samruddhi Expressway in Thane Leaves 16 Dead and 3 Injured

Thane, 1st August 2023: A devastating incident occurred in Shahpur Tehsil, Thane, where a crane collapsed on an under-construction bridge on the Samruddhi Expressway, resulting in the loss of 16 lives, with 3 others sustaining injuries. Additionally, there are fears that four people may still be trapped under the debris.

The catastrophic event took place around 12:10 am on Tuesday, near Vill Khutadi Sarlambe in Shahpur, Thane district. Authorities immediately deployed rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to the site of the incident.

An NDRF official provided the following statement: “Today, an unfortunate incident occurred at Shahapur Tehsil in Thane District on the under-construction Samruddhi Expressway, where a crane fell on the bridge slab. Two teams of NDRF are currently working at the site. So far, 16 bodies have been recovered, and 3 individuals have been injured.”