One killed after building collapses in Bhiwandi; at least seven trapped under rubble
A four-storey building collapse in Bhiwandi, India, has resulted in at least one death and left several others trapped under the rubble. Emergency response teams are currently conducting a search and rescue operation at the site, which had previously been declared dangerous by municipal authorities.
Why it matters
This incident underscores persistent issues regarding urban safety, building code enforcement, and the risks associated with aging infrastructure in densely populated Indian cities.
One person was killed after a four-storey building collapsed in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi, officials said on Friday (July 31, 2026), adding seven to eight persons are trapped under the rubble. A portion of the Kohinoor Building in Balaji Nagar area of the powerloom town collapsed around 11.30 p.m. on Thursday (July 30, 2026), the officials said.
Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Fire Officer Vijay Jadhav told PTI that a body was removed from the rubble, and an injured boy was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital.
Seven to eight people are still trapped under the rubble and a search and rescue operation is underway, an official said.
The structure comprised 48 rooms, 12 on each floor, municipal officials said. The building had been declared dangerous by the civic body. Tragedy struck while repair work was underway on the premises.
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