Panic In Navi Mumbai As Wall Collapses At Vashi Plaza; Vehicles Crushed In Parking Area
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The wall collapse, during the peak hour, caused extensive damage as it fell directly onto the adjacent parking lot, crushing several two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
A boundary wall of the Vashi Plaza Commercial Complex in Navi Mumbai collapsed on Monday following heavy rainfall, triggering chaos and panic in the bustling locality.
The wall collapse, during the peak hour, caused extensive damage as it fell directly onto the adjacent parking lot, crushing several two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Eyewitnesses recounted a harrowing scene as the ground beneath the parking area suddenly collapsed within seconds, forming a massive pit that engulfed several vehicles.
No casualties have been reported so far.
Heavy rains caused a boundary wall at Vashi Plaza (Sector 17) to cave in this afternoon, damaging several parked two-wheelers. Thankfully, no injuries reported. Sewer line and garden area also affected. #NaviMumbai #Vashi #RainUpdate @lokmattimeseng pic.twitter.com/Ms0qHuPoGI — Amit Srivastava (@s_amit007) June 16, 2025
'Several two-wheelers parked inside the complex were damaged after the boundary wall caved in. Additionally, the sewage system of the complex also collapsed," said an official from the Disaster Management Cell of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).
Vashi Plaza, situated in Sector 17 of Vashi, is a bustling commercial centre home to various offices, electronics outlets, and travel agencies.
According to the NMMC Disaster Management Cell, the incident took place at approximately 3:20 PM.
Emergency services including the local police, fire brigade, and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Team arrived promptly and launched immediate rescue and containment operations.
The site has since been cordoned off as rescue and repair work continues on a war footing, said officials.
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