Mumbai: Two labourers lost their lives and three others were injured after a portion of soil and mud collapsed during foundation and piling work at a construction site in Byculla West on Saturday afternoon.

Civic officials confirmed that the injured workers have been admitted to Nair Hospital and are currently in stable condition. The BMC has issued a stop work notice to the construction work on the site.

Incident Occurred During Redevelopment Work at Habib Mansion

The incident occurred around 2:30 pm at Haines Road, Byculla West, where redevelopment work was underway at Habib Mansion. The BMC's Building Proposal Department had issued an Intimation of Disapproval (IOD) for the redevelopment work of the building. On Saturday, while labourers were engaged in foundation and piling activit

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