A portion of a false ceiling suddenly collapsed outside Terminal 2 of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Sunday. One person present there was injured after being hit by the falling section. The incident triggered panic for some time in the airport premises. After receiving information about the accident, the airport’s emergency medical team reached the spot and immediately gave first aid to the injured person.
The accident took place in the afternoon. According to information, the incident occurred at around 1:18 p.m. on Sunday in the public area outside Terminal 2. A small portion of the false ceiling broke and fell on a person standing below, causing a minor injury to the person’s leg. The injured person was taken to Nanavati Hospital for further medical examination and treatment, and was discharged after treatment.
Airport administration begins inquiry. After the incident, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) began an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident. According to officials, it is being examined under what circumstances the portion of the false ceiling fell. Along with this, a technical inspection of the structural strength of the surrounding area is also being carried out so that such an incident does not recur in future.
Questions raised over safety arrangements. Such an incident at a sensitive and busy public facility like an airport has raised questions over safety and maintenance arrangements. However, no information has emerged about any major impact on flight operations or passenger movement due to the accident. The administration said the safety of passengers and people present in the premises is a priority and that necessary corrective steps will be taken.
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