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Police Investigate Fatal Supercar Crash After Possible Intoxication

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC · How we work

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Mumbai Police Probe Crash

Mumbai police report a speeding BMW plunged off the Coastal Road bridge, killing three occupants and injuring one.
The crash occurred at about 5:20 a.m. on September 20, 2026 near Lotus Jetty opposite Lala Lajpatrai College.
Driver 21-year-old Sanay Gujar lost control; victims identified as Shanay Gajjal, Dhairya Darshan Seth and Aditya Jakasniya.
Police opened an inquiry into overspeeding and possible intoxication, after earlier cases against six supercars for racing.

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Authorities Investigate Fatal Short-circuit

Authorities opened an investigation after a short-circuit at a temporary water stall killed an eight-year-old girl.
The incident occurred at 2.20 am near the Mahaganpati Utsav Mandal entrance on Dattaram Lad Marg, Kalachowki.
BEST inspection found temporary meter M217392’s wiring and MCB already disconnected by a local electrician.
Fire brigade cut power and cordoned the area.
Victims included eight-year-old Raghini Ghanshyam Yadav, 33-year-old Sujata and four others hospitalized, two critically.

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Historical Context

India’s road-safety framework stems from the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, which replaced earlier colonial laws and established licensing, registration and penalties. A 2019 amendment raised fines and spurred a shift toward non-motorized travel, allowing bicycles up to 250 W and 25 km/h without licence. Yet the 2026 Maharashtra Police probe of a speeding BMW on Mumbai’s Coastal Road shows enforcement gaps persist.

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Mumbai Police Probe Crash

Mumbai police report a speeding BMW plunged off the Coastal Road bridge, killing three occupants and injuring one.
The crash occurred at about 5:20 a.m. on September 20, 2026 near Lotus Jetty opposite Lala Lajpatrai College.
Driver 21-year-old Sanay Gujar lost control; victims identified as Shanay Gajjal, Dhairya Darshan Seth and Aditya Jakasniya.
Police opened an inquiry into overspeeding and possible intoxication, after earlier cases against six supercars for racing.

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