Tragic Accident in Thane: Car Slams Into Bikers, Leaving 4 Dead and 3 Hurt

Thane: A serious road accident occurred on Friday night in Ambernath in the Thane district near Mumbai. The incident took place on the bridge connecting Ambernath East and West, where a speeding car suddenly lost control and collided with two-wheelers moving in the other direction. The collision was so strong that chaos spread on the bridge, and many people fell on the ground.

How did the crash take place?

According to initial information, the car was climbing the bridge at high speed. At the same time the driver completely lost control over the vehicle. The car reached straight into the front lane and hit several bikers coming there. Eyewitnesses say that the speed of the car was unusually high and this became the reason for its horrific accident. After the collision, the bikes got dragged for a long distance.

How many casualties were reported?

Four bikers died on the spot in the accident. The police have not yet made public the identities of the deceased, but their families are being contacted. Many other people have been injured and have been admitted to nearby hospitals. According to doctors, the condition of some of the injured remains critical.

What does the CCTV footage show?

The incident was recorded by the CCTV camera installed on the bridge. It is clearly visible in the footage that the car suddenly wobbles at a turn, then loses control and goes to the other side and hits the bike riders hard. Police have seized the footage and, on the basis of it, are trying to understand the exact reason behind the collision.

Was the driver under the influence?

After the incident, the question arose whether the driver was drunk or the car was being driven at very high speed. Police are investigating this aspect. Apart from this, the technical condition of the car is also being examined to find out whether there was any fault in the brakes or any part of the vehicle. Information about whose name the car is in has been received, and the search for the driver is ongoing.

How did locals respond after the accident?

Local people and passers-by reached the spot immediately after the accident. People helped the police in removing the injured from the road and sending them to the hospital. After some time, ambulance and police teams reached the spot and cleared the traffic and evacuated the bridge.

What is the current status of the investigation?

Ambernath police have registered the case. Officials say that the driver will be arrested soon and all aspects are being investigated.