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BMW Overturns in Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel, Traffic Briefly Slows

Police have opened an investigation following the tunnel crash captured on video.

Overview

  • Officials said the BMW overturned late Tuesday near Tardeo on the southbound arm of the Coastal Road, and no injuries were reported.
  • Mumbai Traffic Police alerted motorists on X about slow movement, removed the car from the tunnel, and later confirmed normal traffic had resumed.
  • Authorities said a probe is underway, with local reports indicating CCTV footage is expected to be reviewed to determine the cause.
  • Video of the incident circulated widely on social media, drawing renewed attention to driving behavior on the corridor.
  • The episode follows recent speeding-related incidents on the Coastal Road, including an October 6 case where an intoxicated driver’s car plunged into the Arabian Sea.