Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Thane Chawl Gallery Collapse: 10 Rescued, Residents Evacuated
Imagine a part of a building's balcony fell down in Thane, India.
This happened on a Sunday night.
Ten people were stuck inside, but firefighters helped them get out safely.
The building, called a chawl, is where many people live in small apartments.
All 40 families in the building had to leave as a precaution.
They're staying with relatives while experts check the building.
The building is old, about 15 to 20 years, and wasn't listed as dangerous before.
Officials are now inspecting the structure to make sure it's safe.
A gallery portion of a chawl collapsed in Thane, Maharashtra.
The incident occurred around 10:30 PM on Sunday.
Ten people were trapped and later rescued by fire brigade personnel.
All 40 flats in the chawl were evacuated as a safety measure.
Residents are temporarily staying with relatives pending inspection and repairs.
- Who
- Fire brigade personnel and Thane Municipal Corporation officials
- What
- A portion of a chawl gallery collapsed, trapping 10 people
- When
- Around 10:30 PM on Sunday
- Where
- Diva area, Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- The cause of the collapse is not mentioned in the articles.
- Incident Location
- Diva area, Thane, Maharashtra
- Building Type
- Single-storey chawl (row tenement)
- Age of Building
- Estimated 15-20 years old
- Number of Flats
- 40
- People Rescued
- 10
- Event Time
- Around 10:30 PM, Sunday