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Terrace Gallery Collapse Prompts Evacuation of 80 Thane Residents
Part of the terrace gallery at a residential building in Thane fell down on Sunday afternoon.
The building is called Sangam Sadan and is about 28 years old.
It has homes and shops, and around 80 people lived there.
Falling debris damaged four two-wheelers parked below.
Nobody was reported hurt.
Officials evacuated everyone from the building to keep them safe.
Temporary housing was arranged for 20 families at Hajuri Rental Building.
Other residents made their own plans to stay with relatives.
Municipal and Public Works Department officials will assess the building and decide what needs to happen next.
A terrace gallery at Sangam Sadan collapsed around 2:22 p.m. Sunday in Thane’s Wagle Estate.
The 28-year-old building has 27 flats and four shops, with about 80 residents.
No injuries or deaths were reported, though debris damaged four two-wheelers.
Authorities evacuated the building because the remaining structure was considered precarious.
Temporary accommodation was arranged at Hajuri Rental Building for 20 families; other residents stayed with relatives.
- Who
- Residents of Sangam Sadan; municipal officials and emergency personnel responded.
- What
- A portion of the building’s terrace gallery collapsed, prompting the evacuation of residents.
- Where
- Sangam Sadan, Kisan Nagar No. 1, Wagle Estate, Thane.
- When
- Sunday at approximately 2:22 p.m.; the article does not give a calendar date.
- Why
- Authorities evacuated the building as a precaution because the remaining structure was described as precarious.
Key facts
- Building
- Sangam Sadan, a ground-plus-three-story residential building
- Building age
- Approximately 28 years
- Residents
- An estimated 80
- Units
- 27 residential flats and 4 commercial shops
- Injuries
- None reported
- Vehicle damage
- Debris damaged four two-wheelers
- Temporary accommodation
- Hajuri Rental Building for 20 displaced families
- Next steps
- The Wagle Ward Committee and Public Works Department will conduct further structural assessments and take necessary action.
Sources
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