Pune: 300-Feet Wall Collapse in Dhanori Society Sends Over 10 Vehicles into Drainage
Dhanori, 20th June 2025: A massive wall collapse at the Mayur Kilbil Cooperative Housing Society in Dhanori led to over 10 vehicles plunging into a nearby drainage this afternoon. The incident occurred around 2 pm following a night of intense rainfall, which is suspected to have weakened the structure.
According to eyewitnesses, a 300-foot-long boundary wall, standing 6 feet above and extending 6 feet below ground level, collapsed completely and cleanly, falling directly into the drainage channel adjacent to the society. The sudden collapse startled residents and raised concerns about the safety of the housing complex.
Emergency services were alerted immediately. A team from the Late Mahadu Sakharam Tingre Fire Station on Dhanori-Lohgaon Road arrived on the scene and began retrieving the vehicles from the drainage.
Society Chairman Omprakash Khawase confirmed the sequence of events. “The incident happened at around 2 pm. We called the fire brigade immediately. We hope the rain doesn’t return because this side of the society is now unprotected. If the drainage fills up, water might enter the premises, and it creates easy access for snakes and other reptiles. We want the wall rebuilt as soon as possible,” he said.
“This happened because construction took place near a natural stream, and many large, old trees were lost in the incident — around 20 of them. It’s very sad,” said Nilesh Rokade, a resident of Mayur Kilbil.
Society Treasurer Umesh Patil emphasized the gravity of the situation. “Thankfully, this happened during the afternoon. At night, more than 30 vehicles are usually parked in that area. I believe poor construction quality is to blame. An open gym was also located near the wall; half of it has collapsed into the drainage as well.”
Pune Municipal Corporation officials were called to inspect the damage and assess the situation. No injuries were reported, but residents remain anxious about potential future hazards if immediate action is not taken.
