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Mumbai institute likely to submit report in 7 days; petrol pump under lens
Updated On: 17 May, 2024 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC officials suspect that "foundation failure" could be the primary cause of Ghatkopar hoarding collapse, noting that the hoarding’s foundation may not have been deep enough
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A Mumbai-based technological institute has been tasked with investigating the reasons behind the collapse of a massive hoarding in Ghatkopar, which resulted in 16 deaths and 75 injuries. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials announced on Thursday that the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is expected to submit its report within seven days.
The hoarding, measuring 120 feet by 120 feet, fell onto a nearby petrol station during a dust storm and unseasonal rain on Monday evening. Following the incident, the BMC requested VJTI to determine the cause of the collapse. A team of VJTI experts visited the site the next day, collecting soil and material samples and taking necessary measurements.
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