Mumbai Coastal Road Accident: BMW Car Falls From Bridge, Three People Killed

Mumbai: A speeding BMW car met with an accident in the early hours of Sunday on Mumbai's Coastal Road. Three people died in the accident, while a youth is seriously injured. The incident occurred near Lotus Jetty at around 5:20 am. According to initial information, the car was going from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. Meanwhile, due to high speed, the driver lost control over the vehicle and the car crashed. The police have taken the driver into custody and started questioning.

How did the accident happen?

Police and initial investigation have revealed that the BMW was going at a very high speed on the coastal road. The driver lost control near Lotus Jetty. After this the car hit the road boundary and an accident occurred. There was chaos at the spot after the incident. People present nearby informed the police and emergency services.

How many people died?

Four people injured in the accident were immediately taken to Nair Hospital. Doctors at the hospital declared three people dead. 21-year-old Shanay Gajjal and 17-year-old Dhairya Seth have been identified among the deceased. The age of the third deceased is said to be around 25 years, although his identity was not confirmed at that time. A 20-year-old youth is undergoing treatment in the trauma ward, and his condition is said to be critical.

Was high speed the reason for the accident?

According to initial information, the main reason for the accident is said to be high speed. However, the exact circumstances of the accident will become clear only after the police investigation is completed. The officials are also looking into what the speed of the vehicle was at the time of the accident and whether there was any negligence on the part of the driver or not. At present investigation is going on in the matter.

What action did the police take against the driver?

Police have detained the BMW driver after the accident. He is being interrogated. Police are also collecting information from the people present at the spot and other possible eyewitnesses to connect the entire sequence of the accident. Further legal action will be taken after investigation into the circumstances of the accident and the role of the driver.

Have there been cases of speeding on the coastal road before?

Cases related to speeding and expensive cars have been coming to light earlier also on Mumbai Coastal Road. In early September, a video of several luxury cars allegedly racing in the tunnel of the Coastal Road had surfaced. After this, Mumbai Police had registered a case against six unknown drivers. The latest accident has once again raised questions about driving at high speed on the coastal road.

When will the full picture be revealed?

At present the police are investigating the accident. By taking possession of the crashed BMW, its technical aspects can also be investigated. Police are trying to find out what the speed of the car was just before the accident and how the driver lost control of the vehicle. The complete picture of the accident will be clear only after the investigation is completed.