Three people, including two women, were killed in a major road accident on Bandra-Worli Sea Link on Thursday, November 9. The incident took place around 11 pm near the toll plaza on sea link.
According to police officials, a speeding Toyota Innova hit multiple cars injuring six others. Two of the injured are said to be critical.
Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) from Zone 9, Krishnakant Upadhyay, said the Innova initially hit a Mercedes Benz car about 100 metres before the toll booth. The toll booth is at the Bandra end of the sea link on the northbound lane.
The official said that at the time of the accident, a total of seven people including the driver were travelling in the Innova.
The driver of the Innova tried to escape from the spot and sped away. As the vehicle reached the toll booth, it rammed into many cars, leaving nine people injured. Later, three of them were declared dead.
Four others including the driver have been admitted to Bhabha Hospital for treatment. One has been shifted to Lilavati Hospital. A case has been registered in this regard with Bandra Police. The driver may be arrested after being discharged.
Toyota Innova hit five vehicles in the accident on the sea link. A case has been registered against the driver of the Innova car under section 304 (2) of IPC on the basis of preliminary information. The accused was identified as Mohammed Sarfaraz Shaikh reported Mumbai Police. Further investigations are underway.
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