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Crane Collapses on Two Houses in Mumbai During Eviction Operation, Eight Injured

A crane toppled onto two houses in Mumbai's Indira Nagar during an eviction and demolition operation, injuring eight people, according to mangalorean.com.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 12:58 a.m. ETWritten Aug 21, 2026, 1:45 a.m. ET
A crane collapsed on two houses in 's Indira Nagar area during an eviction and demolition operation early Friday, August 21, 2026, injuring people, according to mangalorean.com. The incident occurred when a Poclain machine was being lifted to the top of a building and the crane lost balance and toppled over. A car and an auto-rickshaw parked on the roadside were also damaged. Six of the injured were admitted to Sion Hospital and two to Bhabha Hospital, the report said. A portion of the collapsed crane came into contact with an overhead electric wire, affecting train movement. The cause of the collapse has not been determined. Police and other concerned authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether the crane lost balance due to a technical fault, overloading, or negligence during the work, according to mangalorean.com. The investigation is ongoing.

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Terrain elevation
13 ft
Nearest aerodrome
2.3 miles S of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (VABB/BOM)

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