Parking lift collapse claims one life in Borivali high-rise

Borivali, Mumbai | May 31, 2025 : In a tragic incident on Saturday morning, a car parking lift at a high-rise residential building in Borivali West collapsed into a 7-metre-deep pit, killing one person and injuring another. The accident occurred at approximately 11:08 am at Om Prathamesh Building, a G+21 storey tower located on Link Road.

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the mechanical parking system gave way, trapping two individuals underneath the collapsed lift structure. Fire personnel responded promptly to the distress call and successfully rescued both victims from the debris.

The injured were immediately rushed to BDBA Shatabdi Hospital in Kandarpada using a police van. Unfortunately, 30-year-old Shubham Madamlal Dhuri was declared brought dead by hospital authorities. The second victim, 45-year-old Sunjeet Yadav, sustained a head injury and was referred for a CT scan to assess further medical needs.

The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, and officials have launched an investigation into possible structural or mechanical faults. Civic authorities and fire brigade officials have cordoned off the affected area to prevent further risk.

Residents of Om Prathamesh Building expressed shock and concern, urging the management and authorities to ensure better maintenance and regular safety inspections of the building’s infrastructure, especially automated systems.

More updates are awaited as the investigation continues.