2 min readUpdated: Aug 17, 2026 03:52 PM ISTA Mumbai metro slab has collapsed in Mira Bhayandar (Express photo)A school van narrowly escaped a major mishap after a granite slab and construction material fell from an under-construction line 9 of the Mumbai Metro in Mira Bhayandar near Mumbai. The debris from the metro slab collapse punctured its tires, causing havoc on the road below.Post the incident, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) imposed a Rs 10 crore fine on the contractor, J Kumar.The incident took place around 11:50 am on Monday while the construction on the Medetiya Nagar metro Line 9 (Dahisar to Mira Bhayandar) was underway.Images and videos showed broken concrete slabs and tiles scattered on a road under the under-construction Medetiya Nagar metro station. No casualties or injuries were reported in the Mumbai metro slab collapse incident. No casualty or injuries were reported in the Mumbai metro slab collapse incident (Express photo)A school van parked near the incident site was also seen in the images, leading to circulation of reports that the granite had fallen on the school van. The MMRDA has refuted the claims.Clarifying on the rumours linked to the slab falling over the school van, the MMRDA said, “We would like to clarify that no granite stones fell on or directly struck any school van/bus in the incident.”“The granite stones fell within the barricaded work area. Subsequently, a vehicle passing through the vicinity ran over some scattered pieces of granite, resulting in punctured tyres. No students were present in the vehicle, and no injuries were reported,” it said.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdSabah Virani is a journalist with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau, covering infrastructure, housing and urban issues. In the realms of technical fields, she brings out human stories and the pace of change ongoing in the city. Expertise Specialised Role: Tracking infrastructure in Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Sabah’s reporting tracks progress on various projects. From bridges to metros, she mixes technical details with resourceful information. Core coverage areas: Sabah keeps a close eye on the activities of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and its projects across the MMR, including the metros, road projects, bridges, the bullet train, pod taxi, its role as a planning authority, and more. She also watches for developments from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) and the GoM’s Urban Development department. Housing: Sabah also tracks developments in housing, particularly the workings of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). She also keeps a keen watch on the big redevelopment projects ongoing in Mumbai, including the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, Motilal Nagar, Kamathipura, BDD Chawl redevelopment, among others. Occasionally, she reports on the environment, biodiversity, waste, arts and culture. Experience: Prior to working for the Indian Express, Sabah covered the municipality, civic issues and miscellaneous for Hindustan Times. Before that, she covered all things Mumbai for the online publication Citizen Matters. She has also worked as an editorial assistant at FiftyTwo.in. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement