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Three dead, one critically injured in speeding car crash on Mumbai’s Coastal Road
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 11:00 PM
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A speeding car collided on the Mumbai Coastal Road, killing three people and leaving another in critical condition, police said.
A high‑speed vehicle ploughed into an obstacle on the Mumbai Coastal Road, resulting in three fatalities and one person being rushed to hospital in critical condition, authorities reported. The crash occurred during daylight hours, though the exact time has not been disclosed.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene, extracting the victims and transporting the injured to a nearby trauma centre. Police officials confirmed that the deceased were identified as local residents, while the critically injured individual remains under intensive care.
Preliminary investigations point to excessive speed as the primary factor behind the collision. Investigators are collecting evidence, including CCTV footage and eyewitness statements, to ascertain the precise circumstances that led to the loss of control.
The incident adds to a series of recent road mishaps on the newly inaugurated coastal corridor, prompting officials to reiterate the need for strict adherence to speed limits and traffic regulations to ensure commuter safety.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on high‑traffic stretches, and have announced a review of enforcement measures along the route.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene, extracting the victims and transporting the injured to a nearby trauma centre. Police officials confirmed that the deceased were identified as local residents, while the critically injured individual remains under intensive care.
Preliminary investigations point to excessive speed as the primary factor behind the collision. Investigators are collecting evidence, including CCTV footage and eyewitness statements, to ascertain the precise circumstances that led to the loss of control.
The incident adds to a series of recent road mishaps on the newly inaugurated coastal corridor, prompting officials to reiterate the need for strict adherence to speed limits and traffic regulations to ensure commuter safety.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on high‑traffic stretches, and have announced a review of enforcement measures along the route.