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Ceiling Collapses at Majas Bus Depot, 3 Injured

Three mechanics hurt, concerns raised over depot building conditions.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 07 August 2026 at 08:55 am
Ceiling Collapses at Majas Bus Depot, 3 Injured

A ceiling slab and plaster collapsed at the Majas BEST bus depot in Mumbai on Thursday morning, injuring three mechanics. The incident occurred inside a store room-cum-rest room at the depot.

The collapse has raised concerns over the condition of the city's ageing depot buildings, particularly after a similar incident at Shivaji Nagar earlier this week.

The three injured mechanics were reportedly working at the depot when the ceiling suddenly gave way, causing them to suffer injuries.

The Majas bus depot is one of the many ageing depots in the city, and the incident has highlighted the need for urgent maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety of employees and passengers.

The BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) undertaking is responsible for the maintenance of the depot buildings, and the incident is likely to prompt an investigation into the condition of the city's depot infrastructure.

The incident at Majas bus depot is the second such incident in a week, after a similar ceiling collapse at Shivaji Nagar earlier this week. This has raised questions about the safety and maintenance of the city's public transportation infrastructure.

The city's depot buildings are used by thousands of employees and passengers every day, and it is essential that they are properly maintained to prevent such incidents.

The authorities have been urged to take immediate action to inspect and repair the city's depot buildings to ensure the safety of everyone using these facilities.

The incident has also highlighted the need for regular maintenance and inspections of public buildings to prevent such accidents.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of ceiling collapses and building crashes in the city, highlighting the need for urgent attention to the city's infrastructure.

The safety of employees and passengers is of paramount importance, and it is essential that the authorities take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

The incident at Majas bus depot is a wake-up call for the authorities to take immediate action to address the issue of ageing infrastructure in the city.

In conclusion, the ceiling collapse at Majas bus depot has raised concerns over the condition of the city's ageing depot buildings and highlighted the need for urgent maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety of employees and passengers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened at Majas bus depot?

A ceiling slab and plaster collapsed, injuring 3 mechanics.

What is being done to address the issue?

The authorities are likely to inspect and repair the city's depot buildings to ensure safety.

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