A crane overturned and caught fire at Mumbai Port on 31 August 2026. Two operators were injured.
The incident happened during cargo unloading at the port's Ballard Pier Extension. Video published by Hindustan Times and Livemint showed heavy black smoke rising from the site, visible across a wide area of the port.
Maritime Executive and The Hindu both reported that the two people hurt were crane operators. The crane collapsed first, with fire following shortly after.
Crane Overturns and Catches Fire at Mumbai Port, Two Injured
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