Mumbai Coastal Road Crash
Speeding BMW Strikes Pedestrians on Mumbai Coastal Road, Killing Three People
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The Coastal Road Control Room reported that the BMW was traveling from Marine Drive toward Haji Ali and identified overspeeding as the preliminary cause of the crash.
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An unidentified victim, described as approximately 25 years old, was among those declared dead at Nair Hospital, while an unidentified 20-year-old youth remained in serious condition in the hospital’s trauma ward.
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Reports differed on the number of people taken for treatment: News18 said four injured people were transported to Nair Hospital, while another report said two seriously injured victims were receiving treatment and both were in critical condition.
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Police said the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle because of overspeeding and arrested him after the crash.
A speeding BMW crashed on Mumbai's Coastal Road early Sunday morning, killing three people and leaving at least one critically injured. Newsable reported that the car struck pedestrians near Lotus Jetty around 5:20 a.m. while traveling from Marine Drive toward Haji Ali. Police arrested the driver and attributed the crash to overspeeding.
The victims included Shanay Gajjal, 21, and Dhirya Seth, 17. The Week reported that a third student was also killed, and 23-year-old Adityo Oswal remained in critical condition at Nair Hospital. Authorities say the investigation into the exact circumstances is ongoing.
Vehicle Lost Control Due to High Speed
The Coastal Road Control Room confirmed that overspeeding caused the BMW to lose control. ABP Live reported that the crash occurred early Sunday near the Coastal Road's divider. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck multiple pedestrians in the area.
The BMW allegedly plunged 75 feet after the initial impact, The Week reported. The accident happened in a section of the Coastal Road between Marine Drive and Haji Ali, where pedestrians were present early in the morning.
Three Dead, Multiple Injured at Nair Hospital
Three people were declared dead at Nair Hospital after arriving with severe injuries. News9Live reported that the victims included three of the four people struck by the vehicle. The Chief Medical Officer at Nair Hospital confirmed the death toll to Newsable.
At least one person remained in critical condition in the hospital's trauma ward. The Statesman reported that a 23-year-old victim was seriously injured and receiving treatment. Reports varied on the exact number injured, with some sources saying four people were transported for medical care.
Driver Arrested and Investigation Underway
Police arrested or detained the BMW driver immediately after the crash for questioning. The Week reported that investigators are examining how the vehicle came to strike pedestrians on the busy Coastal Road early Sunday. The preliminary cause remains overspeeding.
Authorities have not released the driver's identity or disclosed additional details about potential charges. The investigation continues as police gather evidence and statements from witnesses present at the scene near Lotus Jetty.
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