VIDEO: Car Loses Control, Flies Off Mumbai Coastal Road Bridge; Three Killed, Including Two Ahmedabad Youths
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A luxury car crashed near Lotus Jetty on Mumbai’s Coastal Road at around 5.20 am on Sunday, September 20, killing three people and leaving another 20-year-old man critically injured. Two of the three deceased were from Ahmedabad. The car was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali when the driver reportedly lost control at high speed. The car fell from the bridge, with videos showing the vehicle turning several times in the air before falling down.
Car Loses Control and Falls From Bridge
According to the preliminary police investigation, the car was heading towards Haji Ali from Marine Drive when the driver lost control because of the high speed. The accident took place near Lotus Jetty, opposite Lala College. The impact was severe, and the car reportedly went off the bridge. Videos of the incident have surfaced, showing the car flying into the air and making two to four turns before falling from the bridge.
Two Deceased Were From Ahmedabad
The deceased have been identified as Shanay Gajjar, 21, Dhirya Seth, 17, and an unidentified 25-year-old man. According to the information available, Shanay Gajjar and Dhirya Seth were residents of Ahmedabad. They were among the four people in the car at the time of the accident. The third deceased person, a 25-year-old man, has not yet been identified. The accident happened early in the morning and left three people dead.
Three Declared Dead at Nair Hospital
All four people involved in the accident were taken to Nair Hospital in critical condition after the crash. According to the medical bulletin issued by the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer at 8.40 am, doctors declared three of the four people dead on arrival. The deceased included a 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old minor. The fourth person survived but suffered serious injuries.
Police Officer Gives Details
Speaking to IANS, Senior Police Inspector Meena Jagtap said that at around 5.20 am, a black BMW was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali in the northbound direction when it fell from the Coastal Road. She said there were four people in the car, of whom three died, while Aditya Oswal was taken to Nair Hospital. Jagtap also said that police are yet to ascertain whether the occupants of the car were in an intoxicated state when the accident occurred.
20-Year-Old Survivor in Critical Condition
The fourth person, a 20-year-old man, has been admitted to the trauma ward at Nair Hospital. His condition is reported to be critical, and he is receiving treatment. The hospital’s emergency medical team treated all four people after they were brought in following the accident.
Police Check CCTV Footage
Police have registered a case and started an investigation into the accident. Officers are examining CCTV footage to understand how the car lost control and what happened immediately before the crash. The preliminary investigation has pointed to high speed as a possible factor, but police are continuing to investigate the exact cause of the accident. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
