Heavy rains that have lashed the region since morning have led to several unfortunate incidents across the state. One such tragic incident occurred in Virar this afternoon, where the plaster of a house slab collapsed, killing a woman on the spot.
The incident took place around 3 PM in Room No. 335 of Pooja Apartment, located in the Gopcharpada area. The deceased has been identified as Lakshmi Raju Singh. The slab plaster reportedly fell directly on her head while she was asleep inside the house with her two children.
Upon receiving the alert, personnel from the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation’s Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and managed to rescue the children and recover the woman’s body.
Initial reports reveal that the building where the collapse occurred is over 30 years old, raising serious concerns about the safety of aging and potentially dangerous structures in the Vasai-Virar region.
Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inspection of similar old buildings in the area to prevent further incidents.