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IN PHOTOS: Massive crane accident at BKC during Metro Line 2B construction

Updated On: 15 April, 2026 10:14 AM IST | Tarun Verma

A 400-tonne crane toppled during Metro Line 2B construction at Mumbai’s BKC after a technical failure while lifting a beam. No injuries were reported. Authorities imposed traffic diversions and launched safety checks at the site. (Pic/Screengrab from X)

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A 400-tonne mobile crane topples during overnight Metro Line 2B construction work at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) after a technical failure while lifting a pre-cast beam

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A 400-tonne mobile crane topples during overnight Metro Line 2B construction work at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) after a technical failure while lifting a pre-cast beam
The incident happened near Asian Heart Hospital Junction at BKC; as per the officials no injuries have been reported

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The incident happened near Asian Heart Hospital Junction at BKC; as per the officials no injuries have been reported

The incident took place when a large concrete beam was being lifted and positioned onto a pillar using a crane at the metro construction site in BKC. Midway through the operation, the crane that was positioning the pillar experienced a technical failure, causing the beam to fall on the ground

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The incident took place when a large concrete beam was being lifted and positioned onto a pillar using a crane at the metro construction site in BKC. Midway through the operation, the crane that was positioning the pillar experienced a technical failure, causing the beam to fall on the ground

While the accident created chaos around Mumbai's corporate hub, traffic diversions were implemented to manage congestion following mishap

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While the accident created chaos around Mumbai's corporate hub, traffic diversions were implemented to manage congestion following mishap

Safety checks intensified at the Metro Line 2B site as authorities ensure stricter measures to prevent future incidents and maintain commuter safety

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Safety checks intensified at the Metro Line 2B site as authorities ensure stricter measures to prevent future incidents and maintain commuter safety

Speaking about the accident, MMRDA director Basavaraj MB said, "As per our initial investigation, there was a gear failure in the lifting boom of one crane. After the failure, the load shifted to another crane, which caused it to tilt. The road will be reopened for traffic within 3-4 hours."

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Speaking about the accident, MMRDA director Basavaraj MB said, "As per our initial investigation, there was a gear failure in the lifting boom of one crane. After the failure, the load shifted to another crane, which caused it to tilt. The road will be reopened for traffic within 3-4 hours."

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