The story so far
Bhiwandi Building Collapse
Tracked across 4 sources · Updated 2h ago
A four-storey building in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra collapsed late Thursday, killing at least 9 and trapping several. Rescue operations by NDRF and local teams recovered bodies. The building was previously declared dilapidated. CM Fadnavis ordered an FIR and strict action against the owner and contractor. Survivors reported hearing cracking sounds before the collapse.
How it unfolded
4h ago
Contractor, owner under lens; structure declared beyond repair
6h ago
CM orders FIR, strict action against those responsible
9h ago
Death toll reaches nine; rescue ops continue
10h ago
Death toll rises to six; NDRF races against time
11h ago
Eight bodies pulled out after overnight rescue
11h ago
One dead, many feared trapped after collapse
12h ago
Portion of Kohinoor Apartment collapses, 3 injured
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Building Had Been Declared Dilapidated: CM Devendra Fadnavis Reacts To Bhiwandi Tragedy That Claimed 9 Lives
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Bhiwandi building had been declared dilapidated and 25 people were evacuated before the collapse, but some residents stayed.
The building collapse in Bhiwandi occurred late Thursday night around 11.30 pm, killing 9 people and injuring several others.
Rescue teams including NDRF, TDRF, Fire Brigade, and BNCMC responded to the incident and ongoing rescue operations are underway.
Thane Collector Shrikrishna Panchal said the building was C1-category in Kohinoor compound and was under repair without Municipal Corporation permission.
Authorities are investigating the identity of the owner and contractor who allegedly carried out unauthorised renovation work and will take legal action.
Earlier · 11h ago
Full story →One killed, at least 7 feared trapped after building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi
One person died and seven to eight are trapped after a portion of the Kohinoor Building in Balaji Nagar, Bhiwandi collapsed around 11:30 pm on Thursday.
The four-storey building had 48 rooms and had been declared dangerous by the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation.
Residents heard loud cracking sounds at around 9 pm and evacuated many families before the 'B' wing caved in.
An injured boy was rescued and rushed to a hospital; rescue operations involve NDRF, Thane Disaster Response Force, and local fire brigade.
The collapse occurred while repair work was underway on the premises.