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Two labourers killed in crane collapse at Link Road site; BMC orders probe
Two labourers were killed when a gantry crane collapsed at the Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road casting yard in Bhayander, Thane district. The incident prompted police to register an accidental death case and the BMC to order a probe, appoint an expert team, and initiate safety inspections across related projects.
Why It Matters
The deaths highlight worker safety concerns at major infrastructure sites and trigger regulatory scrutiny and safety reforms for Mumbai area projects.
Timeline
7 Events
Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road elevated road project overview
May 2, 2026
The Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road elevated road project connects Dahisar and Bhayander.
Versova-Bhayander coastal road project safety requirements announced
May 2, 2026
All packages under the Versova-Bhayander coastal road project would be required to implement a workplace-based safety system, while an independent expert agency would undertake comprehensive safety verification and recommend corrective measures wherever needed.
BMC to carry out fresh third-party safety inspections
May 2, 2026
The BMC announced it would carry out fresh third-party safety inspections of gantries, cranes and other heavy machinery, along with regular safety audits.
Probe to examine safety SOPs and potential lapses
May 2, 2026
The probe would examine whether standard operating procedures for worker safety were followed at the site and identify any lapses in safety compliance; contractors could face stringent action if negligence is established.
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute experts appointed for inquiry
May 2, 2026
An expert team of professors from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute was appointed to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a fact-based report at the earliest.
BMC orders probe into the incident
May 2, 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ordered an immediate probe into the incident at the Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road casting yard.
Crane collapse at Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road project kills two labourers
May 2, 2026
At about 12:30 PM, the gantry crane coastal girders platform at the casting yard collapsed in Bhayander, killing labourers Raghunath Das and Kana Singh and they were declared dead at a hospital. A case of accidental death was registered with Bhayander police.