A large birthday banner installed on the Teen Hath Naka foot overbridge on Thane’s Eastern Express Highway collapses and falls onto a passing motorcyclist, triggering panic among commuters. Video shared by multiple outlets shows the flex banner breaking loose as vehicles pass underneath. The banner lands directly on the rider’s helmet/head area, briefly disorienting him. Despite the impact, the motorcyclist pulls over and moves the banner away, and initial reports indicate no serious injuries.
The incident occurs at one of Thane’s busiest junctions, prompting concerns about public safety and whether proper permissions and safety checks were followed. One report notes it remains unclear whether the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) permitted the installation or whether safety norms were bypassed. Local residents and citizens call for swift action, including potential criminal proceedings against those involved in featuring and installing the banner, and enforcement to clear illegal hoardings and remove banners from high-risk areas.
Authorities have not issued a detailed public comment in the reports, and it is not yet clear what action, if any, has been taken against those responsible.
