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Police open investigation after Coastal Road BMW crash

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Black BMW Crash

Mumbai Police say a black BMW fell from the Coastal Road bridge, killing three.
The crash happened at about 5:03 am on September 20, 2026 near Lala College and Lotus Jetty.
Police allege the driver lost control because of overspeeding.
Victims were Shanay Gajjal 21, Dhairya Darshan Sheth 17, and Aditya Jakasniya 19.
Survivor Aditya Kalpeshwar Oswal 23 was taken to Nair Hospital in critical condition; police opened an investigation.

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Satam Offers Condolences

BJP MLA Amit Satam expressed condolences to victims' families after the Coastal Road crash.
Senior police inspector Meena Jagtap said investigators are probing possible driver intoxication.
Police revisited the crash site, erected barricades, and gathered further evidence.
Online footage shows the BMW veering off the flyover into the construction zone.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation confirmed the accident occurred at about 5:20 am near Lotus Jetty.

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Historical Context

India’s road-safety framework stems from the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, effective 1 July 1989, and its 2019 amendment that raised penalties for violations. Mumbai Police have long barred bicycles and two-wheelers from high-speed corridors such as the Coastal Road, reflecting the Act’s enforcement focus. The September 2026 BMW crash revives calls for stricter speed monitoring under this legacy.

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Black BMW Crash

Mumbai Police say a black BMW fell from the Coastal Road bridge, killing three.
The crash happened at about 5:03 am on September 20, 2026 near Lala College and Lotus Jetty.
Police allege the driver lost control because of overspeeding.
Victims were Shanay Gajjal 21, Dhairya Darshan Sheth 17, and Aditya Jakasniya 19.
Survivor Aditya Kalpeshwar Oswal 23 was taken to Nair Hospital in critical condition; police opened an investigation.

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