A Mumbai-based inside designer misplaced his left arm after a 64-ton crane toppled on him on a bridge between Ghatkopar and Vikhroli within the wee hours of Saturday.
The sufferer has been recognized as Vipul Panchal, 44, a resident of Adarsh Nagar, Kandivali. He was returning residence from work when the accident occurred.
The crane toppled from a trailer whereas it was being transported to a building web site. The crane fell onto Panchal’s bike, crushing the car and severely injuring him. The trailer driver has been recognized as Laltaprasad Yadav.
Mumbai Hearth Brigade (MFB) officers said that the crane’s weight made its removing difficult, and the method would take time to be accomplished. “The crane is extraordinarily heavy, and lifting it requires cautious coordination. Site visitors on the bridge has been stopped till the crane is eliminated,” stated an MFB official.
The sufferer was initially taken to Sion Hospital for remedy however was later shifted to a personal hospital upon his household’s request.
An FIR has been registered in opposition to the driving force and the proprietor of the trailer at Vikhroli Police Station. Suryakant Naikwadi, Senior Police Inspector, stated, “We obtained details about the incident round 4:30 am and dispatched our group instantly. The sufferer was rushed to the hospital, and efforts to clear the crane from the street are ongoing.”
The accident has precipitated vital visitors disruptions on the route, with automobiles being diverted to the choice route by means of a service street. Authorities are investigating the incident to find out if there have been lapses in security measures throughout the transportation of the crane.
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