A fatal accident occurred on the under-construction Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway in Maharashtra's Palghar district. A 52-year-old worker, identified as Rajendra Pandurang Kadam, was killed when a section of a temporary steel structure collapsed on him while he was working.
The incident took place near the Saphale area on April 11, 2026. The expressway is a key infrastructure project being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Local police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the accident. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at major construction sites ahead of the project's anticipated inauguration.
The Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway is part of the larger Delhi-Mumbai Expressway corridor, a flagship project aimed at reducing travel time and boosting connectivity between major economic centers.
