Moshi Garbage Depot Collapse: Unsafe Structure Being Demolished To Enable Safe Rescue Of 8 Trapped Victims
Moshi Garbage Depot Collapse: Unsafe Structure Being Demolished To Enable Safe Rescue Of 8 Trapped Victims
Pimpri, July 10, 2026: Rescue teams are working on a war footing at the Moshi Garbage Depot accident site, where an unstable section of the collapsed building is being carefully demolished to allow the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to safely reach an estimated eight people believed to be trapped inside.
According to officials, the building suffered a partial collapse, leaving the remaining structure in a highly unstable condition. The foundation has also been severely damaged, making immediate entry by rescue personnel extremely risky. As a result, authorities are prioritising structural stabilisation before sending teams into the building.
Under the guidance of NDRF’s technical experts, rescue personnel are using breaker machines to systematically remove portions of the building that are at risk of collapsing. The resulting debris is being cleared with the help of JCBs, Poclain excavators and other heavy machinery.
Officials said removing the unstable sections will reduce stress on the remaining structure and improve its stability, creating a safer environment for rescue personnel to enter.
At present, the only available access route into the building is narrow and hazardous. Authorities said allowing rescue teams to enter before stabilising the structure could endanger their lives. The operation has therefore been planned in phases, with structural safety taking priority at every stage.
The rescue mission is being carried out jointly by the NDRF, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), PMRDA Fire Department, police, disaster management teams and other emergency agencies. Adequate manpower, machinery and technical equipment have been deployed at the site, while officials continue to assess the situation before making operational decisions.
NDRF Commandant Praveen Dhatt said the immediate priority is to safely remove the dangerous portions of the building and stabilise the remaining structure.
“Our priority is to carefully remove the unstable sections of the building so that the structure becomes as stable as possible. Once that is achieved, our personnel will be able to enter safely. Every step of the rescue operation is being carried out with utmost caution and without taking unnecessary risks,” he said.
PCMC Commissioner Dr. Vijay Suryawanshi has been monitoring the rescue operation at the site and coordinating with the NDRF, fire department, police and other agencies. He has instructed officials to ensure that all necessary machinery, manpower and technical resources are made available without delay to support the ongoing rescue efforts.
Dr. Suryawanshi said the condition of the damaged building remains extremely unstable and that while reaching the trapped victims as quickly as possible is the primary objective, ensuring the safety of rescue personnel remains equally important. He added that all concerned agencies are working in close coordination and that every resource required for the operation has been deployed.
