Building Collapse Near Mumbai Leaves One Dead, Many Trapped

A four-storey residential building collapsed during repair work in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, on July 31, 2026, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality and multiple injuries.

Local disaster response teams are currently conducting rescue operations, with at least seven people reported trapped under the rubble as of 10:00 AM today.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the building's structural integrity and the legality of the ongoing repairs, which were reportedly being conducted without proper municipal clearance.