A road cavity on Bandra’s busy Hill Road that remained loosely covered with a metal plate for nearly 20 days has finally been filled after an accident involving a 79-year-old resident exposed the safety risk to pedestrians. The repair, carried out overnight by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s H West ward, came after Shobha Tendulkar fell into the partially covered opening while crossing the road on Monday, suffering fractures that required surgery. The incident triggered complaints from residents who said the hazard had been left unattended for weeks.

Incident snapshot

Location Hill Road, Bandra
Hazard duration 20 days
Victim Shobha Tendulkar, 79
Injuries Fractured left leg and right big toe
Surgery Performed on Tuesday
Repair Hole filled with tar overnight