A portion of the Andheri West bridge collapsed amid heavy in Mumbai on Tuesday disrupting train operations. Five people were injured after the Andheri bridge crash. NDRF teams were sent to the accident site for rescue operations. Local trains on Western Suburban Line were affected due to technical reasons between Andheri and Vile Parle. BMC fire brigade as well as RPF staff and officers were rushed to the spot for support, the Mumbai police said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked BMC commissioner to increase frequency of BEST buses.
Here are the LIVE updates of the Andheri bridge collapse in Mumbai:
The bridge crash damaged a portion of the platform roof, blocked railway lines and damaged high-tension electric wires and overhead power equipment, said news agency IANS. Over 5 people are said to be injured out of which 2 are critical
Crowd management machinery has been strengthened on Central Railway at all major stations from Ghatkopar onwards. Harbour line passengers have been allowed to travel freely, says Central Railway
