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Rush-Hour Car Fire Temporarily Closes Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel

Authorities contained the blaze without injuries and are investigating the cause.

Overview

  • A moving car caught fire around 9–9:30 am inside the southbound tunnel near Tardeo, prompting police to stop traffic in both directions.
  • The shutdown lasted about an hour and created long queues, with vehicles moving slowly after the route reopened.
  • Two fire engines entered via the Breach Candy exit to douse the flames, and officials reported no casualties or spread to other vehicles.
  • Traffic was diverted at Haji Ali and the Worli connector as the Breach Candy entry was closed to regular vehicles during the response.
  • By mid-morning, Mumbai Traffic Police announced that normal flow had resumed, and widely shared videos online showed the vehicle ablaze inside the tunnel.