Taking care of buildings and other constructed sites is important. Otherwise, it can lead to various accidents. A tragic incident took place at the Mumbai airport. The wall adjacent to the runway collapsed on Sunday. The incident wasn’t reported until after an RTI was filed. The authorities, then, released a statement clarifying the mishap.
Wall Near Mumbai Airport Runway Collapsed
A wall adjacent to the runway at Jarimari of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport collapsed. Sewer work is being done by the Bmc contractors right next to the wall and whose fault is it exactly? This is definitely a safety hazard unless the job is done. pic.twitter.com/sqspHSp0J5
— ANIL GALGALI (@ANILGALGALIRTI) May 7, 2023
At the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, a wall next to the runway fell. The incident happened on Sunday at 6:40 p.m. On Monday, May 8, RTI activist Anil Galgali posted a video of the incident, which brought it to light. A barbed fence and the remains of the fallen wall were visible in the footage.
He claims that the runway is still close by despite the wall in front of the Jarimari graveyard on Kurla Andheri Road collapsing. According to his tweet, BMC workers were carrying out sewer work near the wall. The airport administration is moving very slowly on this matter despite the likelihood that it could endanger airport security. The airport administration is ignoring the necessity for immediate action.
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Anil Galgali claims that the main concern is what will transpire if all that is used to construct the wall is sheets.
Airport Authority’s Statement
The airport authority has released a statement clarifying the issue. It states, “On Sunday, 7th May 2023 at 18:32 hrs., a portion of the perimeter wall of approximately of 12-15 ft. near Gate 27 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) collapsed due to ongoing construction & maintenance work on the city-side, adjoining the wall.”
It further states, “As soon as the incident was reported, CSMIA Airside Security and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) were immediately informed. As a precautionary measure, additional guards were deployed at the location, and safety barricades were quickly installed to cordon off the affected area and secure the perimeter. There was no disruption to any airport operations or services. Also, no injuries or casualties were reported. CSMIA continues to maintain the highest standards of safety and security and is taking all necessary steps to investigate the incident.”
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Cover Image Courtesy: Anil Galgali/ Twitter & Canva (Rep Img)