Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Bhiwandi Building Collapse Claims Ten Lives, Sparks Rescue
A four‑storey building in Bhiwandi fell on July 30, 2026, killing ten people and injuring three.
The building had been marked dangerous in 2020 and was being repaired without permission.
Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Thane Disaster Response Force, and the municipal fire brigade found ten bodies and looked for survivors.
The state government announced money for families and next of kin.
The incident led to a case against the contractor and the evacuation of nearby buildings.
A four‑storey residential building in Bhiwandi collapsed on July 30, 2026, killing 10 and injuring 3.
The structure had been declared “dangerous” in 2020 and was undergoing illegal repairs when it fell.
Rescue teams from NDRF, TDRF and the municipal fire brigade recovered ten bodies and searched for survivors.
Maharashtra officials announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for each bereaved family and Rs 2 lakh ex‑gratia to next of kin.
The incident prompted the state to order a case against the contractor and to evacuate nearby buildings.
- Who
- Residents of the collapsed building, government officials, and rescue teams
- What
- Collapse of a four‑storey residential building
- When
- 30 July 2026
- Where
- Bhiwandi town, Thane district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Illegal repair work on a structure previously declared dangerous
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra, India
- Date
- 30 July 2026
- Fatalities
- 10
- Injuries
- 3
- Building type
- Four‑storey residential
- Cause
- Illegal repair on dangerous structure
- Compensation
- Rs 5 lakh per family, Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to next of kin