Mumbai, [Date]: A catastrophic event unfolded on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai on Thursday, marking a dark day in the city’s traffic history. In a chilling sequence of events, a speeding car caused a massive collision involving six vehicles, leading to the tragic loss of three lives and leaving several others injured.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Around 12 people injured after a speeding car collided with a total of 6 vehicles parked at the toll plaza in the Bandra direction. The speeding car was coming from Worli towards Bandra. 3 of the injured are in serious condition: Mumbai Police
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— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2023
A major #accident occurred at the Toll Plaza on #WorliSeaLink, #Bandra, on Thursday around 10 p.m. Six vehicles collided with each other, resulting in 10 to 12 individuals injured, with three in serious condition. @fpjindia pic.twitter.com/221cEzsRm0
— Megha Kuchik (@meghakuchik1) November 9, 2023
The Harrowing Incident
The accident occurred when a car, speeding from Worli towards Bandra, lost control and collided with multiple vehicles just 100 meters before the toll plaza on the sea link. “Around 10:15 pm, the vehicle headed north from Worli towards Bandra collided with a vehicle. After colliding, the car sped up and hit 2-3 vehicles at the toll plaza,” stated Zone 9 DCP Krishnakant Upadhyay to ANI. This horrifying moment resulted in a chain reaction of crashes involving a total of six vehicles.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Zone 9 DCP Krishnakant Upadhyay said, “Today around 10:15 am, a vehicle was going north from Worli towards Bandra, 100 meters before the toll plaza on sea link, it collided with a vehicle. After colliding the car sped up and hit 2-3 vehicles at the toll plaza. A… https://t.co/J6JHQr4Lzj pic.twitter.com/wWRcEqMpNR
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2023
The Grim Toll
The aftermath of the crash was devastating. Out of nine injured individuals, three succumbed to their injuries, while two others are in critical condition. “A total of nine people have been injured, out of which three have died. Six people are under treatment, with two in critical condition,” DCP Upadhyay added. Investigations into this tragic incident are ongoing, with authorities piecing together the events that led to this fatal outcome.
A Day of Mishaps
Earlier the same day, Mumbai witnessed two more accidents, though with less severe outcomes. A luxury bus en route from Goa veered off the road near Kolhapur, luckily resulting in no injuries. However, the traffic was briefly disrupted. Additionally, two individuals lost their lives on the Samruddhi Expressway in the Buldhana district when a truck collided with a private bus stopped for tire inspection.
A Wake-Up Call
These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the potentially disastrous consequences of reckless driving. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a crucial artery in Mumbai’s traffic network, has witnessed its share of accidents, but this latest tragedy underscores the need for stricter enforcement of speed limits and safety regulations.
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Moving Forward
As Mumbai mourns the loss and grapples with the aftermath, questions are raised about the effectiveness of current traffic safety measures and the need for more robust systems to prevent such tragedies in the future. The city’s authorities are urged to take immediate action to enhance road safety, ensuring that such a tragic event does not recur.
This incident on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the critical importance of adhering to traffic rules. As investigations continue, the city hopes for swift justice and measures to enhance road safety, turning this tragic event into a catalyst for positive change.
