Andheri bridge collapse: Five injured; Piyush Goyal orders inquiry into incident

Mangalore Today News Network

Mumbai, Jul 03, 2018 : Mumbai Andheri road overbridge collapse : Part of a road overbridge collapsed in Andheri West on Tuesday morning. Part of the Gokhale bridge, a crossing which connects Andheri East to West, gave in at around 7.30 am. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, city police and ambulance services were deployed at the site to remove the debris. At least five people suffered injuries, two are critical.

 

Due to the collapse, slow and fast trains on the Western Line have been halted. Traffic has been temporarily suspended below and above the bridge as well. Trains are likely to resume on that stretch of the Western Line only at 3 pm.

The Mumbai Police tweeted, “Part of Gokhale Bridge, connecting Andheri East to West has collapsed affecting the overhead wires too. Trains on the western line are affected. BMC, Fire Brigade as well as RPF Staff & Officers are deputed on spot for support. Traffic above & below the bridge is stopped for now.”

Trains are halted between Goregaon-Bandra. Passenger express trains have been rescheduled or cancelled — special arrangements have been made to disburse refunds at stations. WR commuters are permitted to travel along on the Central Railways today. Additional BEST buses have been deployed on the roads to ferry commuters.

Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has ordered an inquiry into the incident. He has directed authorities to ensure the bridge is repaired quickly and traffic is restored.

Western Railways issues statement: ’Commuters are requested to travel on WR lines only when very necessary. Limited services being run between Borivali-Goregaon. However, 18 extra buses have been arranged from Borivali for south Mumbai. More extra buses being arranged.Trains working bet Virar-Borivali.’ Meanwhile, food and water is being arranged for stranded long-distance passengers.

Train services on the main line and Harbor lines are running late by 20 minutes. Meanwhile, efforts to clear debris are underway.


courtesy:Indian Express