Reckless Driving on Mumbai Flyover Claims Two Lives in Fatal Collision
A 21-year-old driver has been detained after his speeding car crossed lanes on the Elphinstone Flyover in Dadar, killing a taxi driver and a passenger.
- The accident occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, when Priyanshu Bandre, 21, lost control of his speeding car on the Elphinstone Flyover in Dadar, Mumbai.
- The car crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a taxi, killing 65-year-old taxi driver Shankar Goliwada and 55-year-old passenger Rekha Parmar.
- Police detained Bandre at the scene and have registered a case against him for reckless driving causing death; investigations are ongoing to determine additional factors such as possible intoxication.
- Traffic on the flyover was temporarily disrupted but was later restored with the assistance of traffic police.
- This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in Mumbai, which has seen a rise in accidents attributed to reckless driving and insufficient enforcement of traffic laws.
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