Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23am on 23 Oct 2026,Friday India
A portion of the ceiling at Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) collapsed around 10:05 pm on October 22, 2026, injuring two commuters. The incident occurred near the booking hall entrance amid ongoing redevelopment and maintenance work undertaken by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). The injured, identified as Vinayak Hatkar, 28, and Ayan Matwankar, 24, were taken to St George’s Hospital for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the historic railway station. CSMT handles approximately 12 lakh passengers daily, highlighting the importance of construction safety.
