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SUV Crashes Into Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel Wall, Raising Safety Questions

City officials are weighing speed bumps with tighter monitoring after a string of crashes.

Overview

  • Police said a red SUV struck the right wall of the Coastal Road tunnel toward Worli around 9 pm on Monday.
  • A passerby video showed deployed airbags, emergency lights, a young driver exiting, and a front-seat passenger apparently restrained by an airbag.
  • Mumbai Traffic Police confirmed the vehicle was towed by about 10 pm, with any injuries not yet verified.
  • The crash follows recent incidents including a car plunging into the Arabian Sea near Worli, a July collision that led to an FIR, and a September tunnel car fire.
  • Residents have urged stricter enforcement, and the BMC is considering measures such as specially designed speed bumps and enhanced traffic monitoring.