Esplanade Court on Tuesday sent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-bridge-collapse-auditor-neeraj-desai-arrested-204147">Neeraj Desai, the auditor</a> of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station&nbsp;Bridge which collapsed on March 14, to police custody till March 25.

This comes a day after he was arrested by the Mumbai Police.

"Initially when we visited the spot an offence of IPC under Sections 304 A, 337 and 338 was registered by seeing the incident. After an investigation, it came out that the structural audit and the negligence on the part of various officials," said DCP Abhishek Trimukhe on Monday.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured the people that corrective measures will be taken. "There should be no blame game. If there is a fault in the structural audit then it is serious. We will take corrective measures," said Fadnavis.

Six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of the overbridge near the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station collapsed on the evening of March 14.&nbsp;

Esplanade Court on Tuesday sent Neeraj Desai, the auditor of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station Bridge which collapsed on March 14, to police custody till March 25.

Esplanade Court on Tuesday sent Neeraj Desai, the auditor of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station Bridge which collapsed on March 14, to police custody till March 25. This comes a day after he was arrested by the Mumbai Police. "Initially when we visited the spot an offence of IPC under Sections 304 A, 337 and 338 was registered by seeing the incident. After an investigation, it came out that the structural audit and the negligence on the part of various officials," said DCP Abhishek Trimukhe on Monday. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured the people that corrective measures will be taken. "There should be no blame game. If there is a fault in the structural audit then it is serious. We will take corrective measures," said Fadnavis. Six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of the overbridge near the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station collapsed on the evening of March 14.

Mumbai bridge collapse: Auditor Neeraj Desai sent to police custody till March 25

An auditor, Neeraj Desai who had conducted an audit of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405">Mumbai bridge which collapsed on March 14</a> has been arrested by police on Monday, ANI news agency reported.

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Neerajkumar Desai's firm had reportedly carried out the structural audit of the bridge and declared it safe for use despite some corrosion in the structure, police said.

"We detained Desai Sunday after ascertaining negligence on his part and arrested him," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone I) Abhishek Trimukhe told reporters here.

A foot overbridge at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station collapsed on March 14, leaving six people dead and 36 injured.&nbsp;

The Maharashtra Government has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each for the next of kin of those who were killed in the tragic incident.

"Ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each will be given to the families of those who died in the incident and compensation of Rs 50,000 each will be given to the injured, the state government will provide for their treatment," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

Civic and railway authorities in Mumbai on Saturday began working on alternate arrangements for commuters using CSMT station.

Meanwhile, a 40-metre stretch of the road median beneath the collapsed FOB has been removed so that people can cross DN Road and enter CSMT railway station.

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An auditor, Neeraj Desai who had conducted an audit of the Mumbai bridge which collapsed on March 14 has been arrested by police on Monday, ANI news agency reported.

An auditor, Neeraj Desai who had conducted an audit of the Mumbai bridge which collapsed on March 14 has been arrested by police on Monday, ANI news agency reported. Mumbai bridge collapse: Neeraj Desai, auditor who had conducted an audit of the bridge has been arrested by Police. pic.twitter.com/6bHvVzwN2J — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2019 × Neerajkumar Desai's firm had reportedly carried out the structural audit of the bridge and declared it safe for use despite some corrosion in the structure, police said. "We detained Desai Sunday after ascertaining negligence on his part and arrested him," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone I) Abhishek Trimukhe told reporters here. A foot overbridge at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station collapsed on March 14, leaving six people dead and 36 injured. The Maharashtra Government has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each for the next of kin of those who were killed in the tragic incident. "Ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each will be given to the families of those who died in the incident and compensation of Rs 50,000 each will be given to the injured, the state government will provide for their treatment," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Civic and railway authorities in Mumbai on Saturday began working on alternate arrangements for commuters using CSMT station. Meanwhile, a 40-metre stretch of the road median beneath the collapsed FOB has been removed so that people can cross DN Road and enter CSMT railway station. (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai bridge collapse: Auditor Neeraj Desai arrested

Civic and railway authorities in Mumbai Saturday began working on alternate arrangements for commuters using CSMT station after a f<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-bmc-brings-down-remaining-part-of-damaged-overbridge-203640">oot overbridge that collapsed</a> on Thursday, killing six people and injuring 31, was dismantled.

While Central Railway wants a subway beneath DN Road in place of the FOB, BMC officials said a decision on it would be taken after considering all aspects.

"The decision will be taken after following due process," Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta told PTI.

Another BMC official said people will be given an alternate to the FOB though in what way was a matter under consideration currently.

"A subway would help passenger flow better. We will request the BMC to&nbsp;build a subway in place of the collapsed FOB," a railway official said.

Meanwhile, a 40-metre stretch of the road median beneath the collapsed FOB has been removed so that people can cross DN Road and enter CSMT railway station.

The FOB, near the Times of India building, was used by people to enter the iconic railway station from the Crawford Market, JJ School of Arts, Anjuman-I-Islam School areas.

With the FOB now dismantled, they will have to use the subway further south near the BMC headquarters.

Sunil Udasi, CR chief public relation officer, said, "Our staffers are guiding commuters towards other entry and exit points available at CSMT."

The traffic restriction imposed on DN Road between CSMT and the start of JJ Flyover after the FOB collapse has now been lifted by police.

Civic and railway authorities in Mumbai Saturday began working on alternate arrangements for commuters using CSMT station after a foot overbridge that collapsed on Thursday, killing six people and injuring 31, was dismantled.

Civic and railway authorities in Mumbai Saturday began working on alternate arrangements for commuters using CSMT station after a foot overbridge that collapsed on Thursday, killing six people and injuring 31, was dismantled. While Central Railway wants a subway beneath DN Road in place of the FOB, BMC officials said a decision on it would be taken after considering all aspects. "The decision will be taken after following due process," Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta told PTI. Another BMC official said people will be given an alternate to the FOB though in what way was a matter under consideration currently. "A subway would help passenger flow better. We will request the BMC to build a subway in place of the collapsed FOB," a railway official said. Meanwhile, a 40-metre stretch of the road median beneath the collapsed FOB has been removed so that people can cross DN Road and enter CSMT railway station. The FOB, near the Times of India building, was used by people to enter the iconic railway station from the Crawford Market, JJ School of Arts, Anjuman-I-Islam School areas. With the FOB now dismantled, they will have to use the subway further south near the BMC headquarters. Sunil Udasi, CR chief public relation officer, said, "Our staffers are guiding commuters towards other entry and exit points available at CSMT." The traffic restriction imposed on DN Road between CSMT and the start of JJ Flyover after the FOB collapse has now been lifted by police.

Mumbai bridge collapse: Railway authorities work on alternative arrangements for commuters using CSMT station

The morning after the deck of a foot overbridge outside CSMT station collapsed, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405">killing six people and leaving 31 injured</a>, the Brihnamumbai Municipal Corporation chief will chair a meeting to decide on the future course of action for the structure.

A BMC spokesperson said civic commissioner Ajoy Mehta will meet Road and Bride department officials Friday and then take a call on dismantling the entire FOB.

On Friday morning, the BMC kept the busy DN Road blocked as part of the post-collapse safety stipulations and civic staff went about dismantling the entire deck of the FOB.

"DN Road (on which the FOB stood) has been blocked as a precautionary measure. BMC commissioner Mehta has called a meeting on this to decide on its re-opening," another civic official said.

He added that the FOB was found structurally safe when it was audited in August 2016, soon after a British-era bridge over Savitri River got washed away in monsoon downpour in Mahad in Raigad district.

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"During that audit, 354 bridges were checked for their structural soundness. The FOB that collapsed on Thursday was marked C2B. This means it needed minor repairs only. Tenders were floated for the repair but it got held up," the official said.

"We will investigate whether the tender was held up by the BMC Standing Committee or the Road and Bridge department," he said.

Among the deceased, Apoorva Prabhu, Ranjana Tambe and Bhakti Shinde were nurses working in GT Hospital about half a kilometre away from the FOB. Others who died in the collapse were Zahid Shiraj Khan (32), Tapendra Singh (28) and Mohan, officials said.

Among the injured was Atmaram Yedge (32) who sold bananas on the FOB. He has received injuries to his head, back and arms.

Activists, meanwhile, said strict action should be taken against errant officials and those who had audited the overbridge and found it "safe".

Subhash Gupta, president of Rail Yatri Parishad said, "The days of blame game should be over now. Action should be taken against the auditors who certified this FOB structurally safe."

He also said that Central Railway, which has said the FOB belongs to the civic body, cannot wash its hands off the episode as the bridge was used by railway passengers.

"If accountability is not fixed, such incidents will keep taking place. The average Mumbaikars does not care whose job it was to keep the bridge safe," Congress leader Milind Deora said.

Suhas Pandey, a relative of a person injured in the incident, demanded to fix of accountability at the highest level.

"BMC commissioner Ajoy Mehta must be booked for this incident," he said.

He also hit out at politicians visiting the injured in hospitals, alleging that they were doing it for publicity.

Criminal lawyer Tanveer Nizam called it a case of negligence and said the concerned officials should be held responsible for the deaths in the incident.

A case has been registered against officials of Central Railway and the BMC in connection with the incident, police said Thursday.

"We have registered an offence under section 304A (causing death by negligence) of the IPC at the Azad Maidan police station," Manjunath Singe, Mumbai police spokesperson, had said hours after the incident.&nbsp;

The morning after the deck of a foot overbridge outside CSMT station collapsed, killing six people and leaving 31 injured, the Brihnamumbai Municipal Corporation chief will chair a meeting to decide on the future course of action for the structure.

The morning after the deck of a foot overbridge outside CSMT station collapsed, killing six people and leaving 31 injured, the Brihnamumbai Municipal Corporation chief will chair a meeting to decide on the future course of action for the structure. A BMC spokesperson said civic commissioner Ajoy Mehta will meet Road and Bride department officials Friday and then take a call on dismantling the entire FOB. On Friday morning, the BMC kept the busy DN Road blocked as part of the post-collapse safety stipulations and civic staff went about dismantling the entire deck of the FOB. "DN Road (on which the FOB stood) has been blocked as a precautionary measure. BMC commissioner Mehta has called a meeting on this to decide on its re-opening," another civic official said. He added that the FOB was found structurally safe when it was audited in August 2016, soon after a British-era bridge over Savitri River got washed away in monsoon downpour in Mahad in Raigad district. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after meeting those injured in footover bridge collapse in Mumbai: There are around 10 injured admitted in the ward, one in ICU; all out of danger now. High-level enquiry will be done to probe into the matter. FIR has been lodged. pic.twitter.com/gBgsukeKe2 — ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2019 × "During that audit, 354 bridges were checked for their structural soundness. The FOB that collapsed on Thursday was marked C2B. This means it needed minor repairs only. Tenders were floated for the repair but it got held up," the official said. "We will investigate whether the tender was held up by the BMC Standing Committee or the Road and Bridge department," he said. Among the deceased, Apoorva Prabhu, Ranjana Tambe and Bhakti Shinde were nurses working in GT Hospital about half a kilometre away from the FOB. Others who died in the collapse were Zahid Shiraj Khan (32), Tapendra Singh (28) and Mohan, officials said. Among the injured was Atmaram Yedge (32) who sold bananas on the FOB. He has received injuries to his head, back and arms. Activists, meanwhile, said strict action should be taken against errant officials and those who had audited the overbridge and found it "safe". Subhash Gupta, president of Rail Yatri Parishad said, "The days of blame game should be over now. Action should be taken against the auditors who certified this FOB structurally safe." He also said that Central Railway, which has said the FOB belongs to the civic body, cannot wash its hands off the episode as the bridge was used by railway passengers. "If accountability is not fixed, such incidents will keep taking place. The average Mumbaikars does not care whose job it was to keep the bridge safe," Congress leader Milind Deora said. Suhas Pandey, a relative of a person injured in the incident, demanded to fix of accountability at the highest level. "BMC commissioner Ajoy Mehta must be booked for this incident," he said. He also hit out at politicians visiting the injured in hospitals, alleging that they were doing it for publicity. Criminal lawyer Tanveer Nizam called it a case of negligence and said the concerned officials should be held responsible for the deaths in the incident. A case has been registered against officials of Central Railway and the BMC in connection with the incident, police said Thursday. "We have registered an offence under section 304A (causing death by negligence) of the IPC at the Azad Maidan police station," Manjunath Singe, Mumbai police spokesperson, had said hours after the incident.

Mumbai bridge collapse: BMC to decide on dismantling structure

Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta on Friday suspended two civic engineers and ordered an inquiry against them in connection with the foot <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-bridge-collapse-bmc-to-decide-on-dismantling-structure-203465">overbridge collapse incident</a> which claimed six lives.

He also ordered a departmental inquiry against the two engineers besides an executive engineer and two retired chief engineers of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

The official gave the directions following an inquiry conducted into the incident by the chief engineer (vigilance).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405">Also read:&nbsp;Mumbai foot overbridge collapse: Death toll rises to six, CM Fadnavis calls for </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405">high-level</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405"> inquiry</a>

Executive engineer AR Patil, who had supervised the structural audit of the bridge in 2017-18, and assistant engineer S F Kakulte who had supervised its repair works in 2013-14, were suspended and a full-fledged departmental probe ordered against them, an official said.

Mehta also ordered a departmental inquiry against former chief engineer (bridges) S O Kori and former deputy chief engineer R B Tare--both retired.

The inquiry report said these four officers were responsible for poor supervision of the structural audit in 2017-18.

Charges will be framed against the officers accordingly, the official added.

Mehta also ordered that an FIR is lodged against structural auditor Prof D D Desai's Associated Engineering Consultants &amp; Analysts Pvt Ltd for irresponsibly carrying out the structural audit "that led to the collapse of the bridge and loss of human lives".

He also directed that the auditor is removed from the empanelled list of structural auditors of the BMC with immediate effect.

"All payments pending to be made to this structural auditor be stopped and for any payments made earlier, due process of recovery be started," the order issued by Mehta said.

Mehta also asked the authorities to withdraw other ongoing works allotted to the firm with immediate effect and directed that prior auditing works done by the firm should again be audited through a different structural audit company.

The report submitted by the chief engineer (vigilance) mentioned that structural audit was not carried out correctly and major lapses were found.

"The audit was conducted in an irresponsible manner and the auditor did not raise any alarm for anticipated failure of structural members and not recommended any specific need for repairs," it said.

Six persons were killed and 31 injured after a section of the foot overbridge near a busy train station in south Mumbai collapsed during evening rush hour on Thursday.&nbsp;

Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta on Friday suspended two civic engineers and ordered an inquiry against them in connection with the foot overbridge collapse incident which claimed six lives.

Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta on Friday suspended two civic engineers and ordered an inquiry against them in connection with the foot overbridge collapse incident which claimed six lives. He also ordered a departmental inquiry against the two engineers besides an executive engineer and two retired chief engineers of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The official gave the directions following an inquiry conducted into the incident by the chief engineer (vigilance). Also read: Mumbai foot overbridge collapse: Death toll rises to six, CM Fadnavis calls for high-level inquiry Executive engineer AR Patil, who had supervised the structural audit of the bridge in 2017-18, and assistant engineer S F Kakulte who had supervised its repair works in 2013-14, were suspended and a full-fledged departmental probe ordered against them, an official said. Mehta also ordered a departmental inquiry against former chief engineer (bridges) S O Kori and former deputy chief engineer R B Tare--both retired. The inquiry report said these four officers were responsible for poor supervision of the structural audit in 2017-18. Charges will be framed against the officers accordingly, the official added. Mehta also ordered that an FIR is lodged against structural auditor Prof D D Desai's Associated Engineering Consultants & Analysts Pvt Ltd for irresponsibly carrying out the structural audit "that led to the collapse of the bridge and loss of human lives". He also directed that the auditor is removed from the empanelled list of structural auditors of the BMC with immediate effect. "All payments pending to be made to this structural auditor be stopped and for any payments made earlier, due process of recovery be started," the order issued by Mehta said. Mehta also asked the authorities to withdraw other ongoing works allotted to the firm with immediate effect and directed that prior auditing works done by the firm should again be audited through a different structural audit company. The report submitted by the chief engineer (vigilance) mentioned that structural audit was not carried out correctly and major lapses were found. "The audit was conducted in an irresponsible manner and the auditor did not raise any alarm for anticipated failure of structural members and not recommended any specific need for repairs," it said. Six persons were killed and 31 injured after a section of the foot overbridge near a busy train station in south Mumbai collapsed during evening rush hour on Thursday.

Mumbai bridge collapse: Two civic engineers suspended, inquiry ordered

At least six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/footbridge-that-collapsed-at-mumbais-cst-railway-station-was-called-kasab-bridge-203394">(CSMT) railway station in Mumbai </a>collapsed on Thursday evening.

A big slab of the bridge came crashing down at around 7.20 pm due to which several pedestrians were injured.

Teams from the NDRF, Mumbai Police, Fire Brigade and other rescue agencies reached the spot and immediately evacuated those buried under the rubble and shifted them to hospitals.

The injured were admitted to three nearby hospitals -- St George Hospital, G T Hospital and Bombay Hospital.

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Six of the injured who succumbed to their injuries have been identified as &nbsp;Apoorva Prabhu (35), Ranjana Tambe (40), Zahid Shiraj Khan (32), Bhakti Shinde (40), Sarika Kulkarni (35) and Tapendra Singh (35). &nbsp;

Two women who were killed in the tragedy were staff of GT Hospital, police said.

According to reports, 66-year-old Dilip Parekh remains in a critical condition at Bombay Hospital.

An FIR has been registered against officials concerned of the Central Railway and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under section 304A (Causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code at the Azaad Maidan Police Station.

The Maharashtra Government has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each for the next of kin of those who were killed in the tragic incident.

"Ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each will be given to the families of those who died in the incident and compensation of Rs 50,000 each will be given to the injured, the state government will provide for their treatment," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

Fadnavis said he has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.

"A structural audit of the bridge had earlier been done and it was found to be fit. Even after that if such an incident happened, it raises a question on the audit. The inquiry will be done. Strictest action will be taken", the chief minister added.

The Chief Minister also said that he has spoken to BMC Commissioner and Mumbai Police officials and instructed to ensure speedy relief efforts in coordination with the Rail Ministry.

Thursday's incident is the second major bridge collapse in Mumbai within a span of nine months.

Two people were killed and five others injured when Gokhale Bridge over Andheri railway station in suburban Mumbai collapsed on July 3, 2018.

Minutes after the collapse on Thursday, Mumbai Police had tweeted about the incident stating the foot overbridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane had collapsed.

"Foot overbridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed. Injured persons are being shifted to hospitals. Traffic affected. Commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are on spot"Maharashtra Minister Vinod Tawde said a joint inquiry by Railways and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be conducted."

A slab of the bridge has fallen which led to the death and injuries of pedestrians. Railway and BMC will conduct a joint enquiry of the incident. There were minor damages in the bridge and the maintenance was going on, why the bridge was not closed during this period will be part of the enquiry," Tawde said.

Soon after the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the tragedy and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

"Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the foot overbridge accident in Mumbai. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing that the injured recover at the earliest. The Maharashtra Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected," he tweeted.

The Railway Ministry said the bridge belonged to the BMC but the Ministry is extending all support to the victims."Railway doctors and personnel are cooperating with BMC in relief and rescue operations," informed Railways.

This bridge, a portion of which has collapsed today <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/footbridge-that-collapsed-at-mumbais-cst-railway-station-was-called-kasab-bridge-203394">was also called as 'Kasab Bridge</a>'&nbsp;because terrorist Ajmal Kasab apparently used this bridge to exit from the CSMT station after the horrific 26/11 attack terror attack in Mumbai. He was pictured near this same bridge while running towards Cama Albless Hospital lane where he killed senior ATS officials.

At least six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of a (CSMT) railway station in Mumbai collapsed on Thursday evening. A big slab of the bridge came crashing down at around 7.

At least six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of a (CSMT) railway station in Mumbai collapsed on Thursday evening. A big slab of the bridge came crashing down at around 7.20 pm due to which several pedestrians were injured. Teams from the NDRF, Mumbai Police, Fire Brigade and other rescue agencies reached the spot and immediately evacuated those buried under the rubble and shifted them to hospitals. The injured were admitted to three nearby hospitals -- St George Hospital, G T Hospital and Bombay Hospital. Six of the injured who succumbed to their injuries have been identified as Apoorva Prabhu (35), Ranjana Tambe (40), Zahid Shiraj Khan (32), Bhakti Shinde (40), Sarika Kulkarni (35) and Tapendra Singh (35). Two women who were killed in the tragedy were staff of GT Hospital, police said. According to reports, 66-year-old Dilip Parekh remains in a critical condition at Bombay Hospital. An FIR has been registered against officials concerned of the Central Railway and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under section 304A (Causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code at the Azaad Maidan Police Station. The Maharashtra Government has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each for the next of kin of those who were killed in the tragic incident. "Ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh each will be given to the families of those who died in the incident and compensation of Rs 50,000 each will be given to the injured, the state government will provide for their treatment," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Fadnavis said he has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. "A structural audit of the bridge had earlier been done and it was found to be fit. Even after that if such an incident happened, it raises a question on the audit. The inquiry will be done. Strictest action will be taken", the chief minister added. The Chief Minister also said that he has spoken to BMC Commissioner and Mumbai Police officials and instructed to ensure speedy relief efforts in coordination with the Rail Ministry. Thursday's incident is the second major bridge collapse in Mumbai within a span of nine months. Two people were killed and five others injured when Gokhale Bridge over Andheri railway station in suburban Mumbai collapsed on July 3, 2018. Minutes after the collapse on Thursday, Mumbai Police had tweeted about the incident stating the foot overbridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane had collapsed. "Foot overbridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed. Injured persons are being shifted to hospitals. Traffic affected. Commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are on spot"Maharashtra Minister Vinod Tawde said a joint inquiry by Railways and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be conducted." A slab of the bridge has fallen which led to the death and injuries of pedestrians. Railway and BMC will conduct a joint enquiry of the incident. There were minor damages in the bridge and the maintenance was going on, why the bridge was not closed during this period will be part of the enquiry," Tawde said. Soon after the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the tragedy and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the foot overbridge accident in Mumbai. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing that the injured recover at the earliest. The Maharashtra Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected," he tweeted. The Railway Ministry said the bridge belonged to the BMC but the Ministry is extending all support to the victims."Railway doctors and personnel are cooperating with BMC in relief and rescue operations," informed Railways. This bridge, a portion of which has collapsed today was also called as 'Kasab Bridge' because terrorist Ajmal Kasab apparently used this bridge to exit from the CSMT station after the horrific 26/11 attack terror attack in Mumbai. He was pictured near this same bridge while running towards Cama Albless Hospital lane where he killed senior ATS officials.

Mumbai foot overbridge collapse: Death toll rises to six, CM Fadnavis calls for high-level inquiry

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/foot-overbridge-collapses-at-mumbais-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-terminus-203376">Five persons were killed and 36 injured</a> after a major portion of a foot overbridge near a train station in south Mumbai collapsed Thursday evening, officials said.

The bridge which connected the area near the Times of India building with the iconic CST station was commonly known as 'Kasab bridge' as the 26/11 Mumbai attack terrorist passed through it during the terror strike.

All the injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals, a disaster management cell official said.

An eywitness said when the bridge collapsed, there was a red light at the nearby signal, and that is why the death toll was not more.

Another eyewitness said the overbridge was being used despite repairs being carried out this morning.

The incident took place around 7.30 pm when a major portion of the bridge caved in, the official said.

Some motorists who were passing beneath the bridge when it came down, were among those injured, he added.

"Fire brigade personnel reached the spot immediately and rescue work is in full swing. We have appealed the motorists to avoid the D N road to JJ flyover section," he said.

"Foot over bridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed. Injured persons are being shifted to hospitals. Traffic affected. Commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are on spot, Mumbai police tweeted.&nbsp;

Five persons were killed and 36 injured after a major portion of a foot overbridge near a train station in south Mumbai collapsed Thursday evening, officials said.

Five persons were killed and 36 injured after a major portion of a foot overbridge near a train station in south Mumbai collapsed Thursday evening, officials said. The bridge which connected the area near the Times of India building with the iconic CST station was commonly known as 'Kasab bridge' as the 26/11 Mumbai attack terrorist passed through it during the terror strike. All the injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals, a disaster management cell official said. An eywitness said when the bridge collapsed, there was a red light at the nearby signal, and that is why the death toll was not more. Another eyewitness said the overbridge was being used despite repairs being carried out this morning. The incident took place around 7.30 pm when a major portion of the bridge caved in, the official said. Some motorists who were passing beneath the bridge when it came down, were among those injured, he added. "Fire brigade personnel reached the spot immediately and rescue work is in full swing. We have appealed the motorists to avoid the D N road to JJ flyover section," he said. "Foot over bridge connecting CST platform 1 north end with B T Lane near Times of India building has collapsed. Injured persons are being shifted to hospitals. Traffic affected. Commuters to use alternate routes. Senior officers are on spot, Mumbai police tweeted.

Footbridge that collapsed at Mumbai's CST railway station was called 'Kasab bridge'

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