Mumbai, Feb. 15 -- The collapse of a portion of an under-construction Mumbai Metro bridge on Saturday triggered widespread concern across the city after one person lost his life and three others sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred when part of the parapet from the metro structure in Mulund fell onto an autorickshaw, leaving Mumbaikars shaken and raising fresh questions about infrastructure safety.

The tragic incident has led to public outrage, with many citizens questioning how such a lapse could result in loss of life and severe injuries. The episode has intensified debate over the standards being maintained in large-scale urban development projects and the kind of infrastructure being delivered to the people of Mumbai.

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