Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Two Workers Die in Wadala Metro Staging Collapse
Two construction workers died in an accident in Mumbai.
They were working at a metro-related site near Bhakti Park Monorail Station.
After their shift, Nahij and Sakim tried to climb down from the first floor.
The iron structure they used suddenly collapsed.
Both workers fell and were badly injured.
They were taken to Sion Hospital, where doctors declared Nahij dead and Sakim later died during treatment.
A co-worker complained to the police about possible safety failures.
Police have filed a negligence case against the sub-contractor and are investigating.
Two workers, Nahij and Sakim, died after an iron staging structure collapsed at a metro-related construction site in Wadala East.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on September 12 near Bhakti Park Monorail Station.
Police registered a case against sub-contractor Tariq-ul-Islam under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The workers reportedly fell from the first floor while attempting to descend after their shift.
Investigators are examining alleged safety lapses and construction practices at the site.
- Who
- Workers Nahij, 33, and Sakim, 37, died; sub-contractor Tariq-ul-Islam was booked after a complaint by co-worker Shafikul Mukhtar Hussain.
- What
- An iron staging structure collapsed, causing two workers to fall and die from their injuries.
- When
- Around 7:30 p.m. on September 12, after the workers’ evening shift ended.
- Where
- A metro-related construction site near Bhakti Park Monorail Station in Wadala East, Mumbai.
- Why
- Police are investigating allegations that inadequate safety precautions and workplace negligence caused the deaths.
- Location
- Metro-related construction site near Bhakti Park Monorail Station, Wadala East
- Incident time
- Around 7:30 p.m. on September 12
- Deceased workers
- Nahij, 33, and Sakim, 37
- Cause of accident
- Collapse of an iron staging structure
- Hospital
- Sion Hospital
- Accused
- Sub-contractor Tariq-ul-Islam, 40
- Police action
- Case registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita