Mumbai: 400-Tonne Crane Topples, Beam Collapses at BKC Metro Line Construction Site

April 15, 2026

Mumbai: 400-Tonne Crane Topples, Beam Collapses at BKC Metro Line 2B Construction Site. A major incident occurred early on Wednesday morning at the Mumbai Metro construction site in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), where a heavy pre-cast beam collapsed during lifting operations, causing a large mobile crane to topple.

The accident took place around 4:30 AM near the Asian Heart Hospital junction during overnight work on Metro Line 2B station.

A 400-tonne mobile crane was lifting the beam when it experienced a mechanical failure, leading to the crane overturning and the beam tilting or falling.

No fatalities or serious casualties have been reported. Official updates from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) confirm there were no injuries or casualties. Some earlier reports mentioned possible minor injuries, but these have not been confirmed in subsequent statements.

Authorities attributed the mishap to a mechanical failure in the crane during the girder/beam installation process. Due to space constraints from the ongoing bullet train project in the area, the cranes were positioned on the road, which may have contributed to the situation.

The collapse caused temporary traffic disruptions in the busy BKC commercial hub.

Mumbai authorities, including MMRDA teams, quickly responded by diverting traffic and initiating restoration work on priority to clear the site and resume normal operations.

An inquiry is expected to determine the exact cause, including any potential lapses in safety protocols or equipment issues. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) and MMRDA teams were on-site immediately to secure the area.

This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at major infrastructure projects in Mumbai, though quick response and the early-hour timing helped prevent worse outcomes