Overhead wires affected too. Gokhale bridge connecting Andheri East and Andheri West stations is used by thousands of commuters every day
Part of the Gokhale bridge that collapsed on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Twitter/Mumbai Police)
A portion of a bridge caved in at the Andheri station in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following incessant rain, affecting the railway traffic.
The Gokhale bridge connecting Andheri East and Andheri West stations is used by thousands of commuters every day. The overhead wires were also affected by the collapse.
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There were no immediate reports of any casualties as search operations.
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The Mumbai Police said Fire Brigade as well as Railway Protection Force staff and officers had been deputed on the spot.
The traffic above and under the bridge has been stopped for the time being. With work on removing the debris from the WR tracks blocking services in both directions, traffic jam has been reported from the area.
“Part of Gokhale Bridge, connecting Andheri East to West has collapsed affecting the overhead wires too.Trains on the western line are affected.BMC,Fire Brigade as well as RPF Staff & Officers are deputed on spot for support.Traffic above & below the bridge is stopped for now,” the Mumbai Police said in a tweet.
Part of Gokhale Bridge, connecting Andheri East to West has collapsed affecting the overhead wires too.Trains on the western line are affected.BMC,Fire Brigade as well as RPF Staff & Officers are deputed on spot for support.Traffic above & below the bridge is stopped for now pic.twitter.com/LMcKmwyDCh
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 3, 2018
According to reports, firemen are trying to see if anyone is trapped in the debris.
The police said commuters travelling from Andheri East to West were advised to follow Bisleri junction- Teli Galli – Surve Chowk – Andheri subway – S V road.
With trains on the western line halted, officials said this could impact railway traffic later in the day.
Mumbai’s dabbawalas have suspended all their tiffin box deliveries on the WR routes.
More details are awaited.
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