BMW Flies Off Coastal Road Bridge in Mumbai, CCTV Shows Fatal Crash

BMW Flies Off Coastal Road Bridge in Mumbai, CCTV Shows Fatal Crash
Anjali Singh
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A high-speed BMW crash on Mumbai’s Coastal Road has left three people dead and another critically injured after the vehicle broke through a barrier and plunged from a bridge early Sunday morning.

The accident was reported at approximately 5:20 a.m. on September 20. The BMW was travelling in the direction of Haji Ali after entering the Coastal Road from the Marine Drive side.

According to preliminary information from officials, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle near Lotus Jetty. The BMW then struck the boundary or roadside barrier before falling from the elevated section into an under-construction parking site.

CCTV footage captured the crash. The video reportedly shows the BMW approaching the section at high speed before hitting the barrier and leaving the elevated road. The car landed heavily at the construction site below and was badly damaged.

There were four people inside the vehicle. Police and emergency personnel took all four to Nair Hospital. Three were declared dead at the hospital, while one survivor was critically injured and placed in the trauma ward.

The deceased were identified in initial reports as Shanay Gajjal, 21, and Dhairya Seth, 17. Authorities were still working to establish the identity of the third deceased passenger, who was believed to be around 25 years old.

The fourth passenger, reportedly around 20 years old, sustained severe injuries.

The accident has raised questions about what caused the driver to lose control. Police have not yet established a final cause, and the investigation is continuing. Investigators are expected to examine the vehicle’s condition, CCTV recordings and the physical evidence at the accident location.

The speed of the BMW is one of the factors being examined. Reports have described the vehicle as travelling at high speed before the crash. However, the exact speed and its role in the accident will have to be established through the investigation.

The Mumbai Coastal Road is a controlled-access road built to provide faster movement between South Mumbai and western parts of the city. Its main carriageway has a maximum permitted speed of 80 kmph, while lower limits apply at tunnels, ramps, curves and interchanges.

The road does not permit certain categories of vehicles, and stopping, reversing and making unauthorised U-turns are prohibited. Authorities have also deployed traffic-monitoring systems along the route.

The fatal BMW crash therefore comes at a time when road safety and speed enforcement remain important issues for Mumbai’s rapidly developing road network.

CCTV footage from the accident site could help investigators establish the vehicle’s trajectory and movements before the crash. Officials will also have to determine whether there were any mechanical or environmental factors involved.

The crash is a reminder that even modern roads with controlled access cannot eliminate the risks associated with vehicle speed and loss of control.

Three people have died and one remains critically injured. As police continue their investigation, the focus will remain on determining the exact chain of events that caused the BMW to crash through the barrier and fall from the bridge.

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Anjali Singh