Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Bhiwandi Building Collapse Claims Nine Lives, Leaders Condemn Tragedy
A building in Bhiwandi, a town near Mumbai, fell down on a Thursday night and hurt many people.
Nine people died and others were injured.
The building was part of a place called Kohinoor Apartment.
Rescue teams from the government and local police worked hard to find survivors.
The Vice‑President, the Prime Minister, and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra all said they were very sad and sent their prayers to the families of those who died.
A four‑storey section of Kohinoor Apartment collapsed in Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra.
The collapse occurred late Thursday night, around 11:30 pm, on July 30, 2026.
Nine people have died and rescue operations are still ongoing.
Vice‑President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted condolences on X.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered strict action and an FIR to be filed.
- Who
- Vice‑President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, rescue teams
- What
- Collapse of a four‑storey portion of Kohinoor Apartment in Bhiwandi
- When
- Collapse: July 30, 2026 at ~11:30 pm; statements: July 31, 2026
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Structural failure leading to building collapse (cause not yet determined)
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra, India
- Date of Collapse
- July 30, 2026, around 11:30 pm
- Date of Statements
- July 31, 2026
- Death Toll
- 9
- Building
- Kohinoor Apartment (four‑storey B‑Wing)
- Rescue Teams
- NDRF, TDRF, Fire Brigade, Police, BNCMC