Three people were critically injured after a speeding Mahindra Thar allegedly hit them near PKC Hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The driver reportedly fled the scene shortly after the accident, triggering a police investigation.
The incident took place when the Thar, bearing registration number MH 43 CP 6325, allegedly struck three pedestrians with considerable force. Preliminary accounts indicate that the vehicle was being driven at high speed, leaving the victims little time to react.
The injured have been identified as Prince Ratkumar Gupta, Manoj Ramphal Gupta and Nikhil Gupta. All three suffered serious injuries and were shifted to Sion Hospital in Mumbai for treatment. Their condition has reportedly been described as critical.
According to preliminary information, the driver allegedly left the spot without stopping to assist the injured. The incident was subsequently reported to the Vashi Police, who registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act.
Police identified the alleged driver as 32-year-old Amar Gurkha Yadav, whose occupation has been listed as an office boy.
There has been some uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of the driver's identification and the subsequent police action. While some reports initially stated that the accused was arrested, other information indicates that police issued him a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and released him.
The alleged driver's profile has also raised questions among sources, particularly regarding his reported occupation and his association with the Mahindra Thar, a vehicle valued at approximately Rs 20–25 lakh.
However, Vashi Police have not officially confirmed any discrepancy in the driver's identity. Authorities have also not indicated that another individual was driving the vehicle when the crash occurred.
The police are continuing to investigate the accident, including the circumstances leading up to the collision, the vehicle's speed and the identity of the person behind the wheel.
The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of senior officers at Vashi Police Station. Further details regarding the FIR, the driver's legal status and the condition of the injured are awaited.
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