Overview

• On June 23 at about noon, a water tanker traveling towards Thane crashed through the iron railing of the old Versova Bridge and fell into Bhayandar Creek on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway near Ghodbunder.
• Rescue crews, including fire brigade and police teams, used heavy cranes to retrieve the submerged tanker and recover the driver’s body, which bore no identification.
• Preliminary reports indicate the tanker rammed into the rear of a timber-laden trailer before veering off course and breaching the bridge’s safety barrier.
• The incident caused significant traffic jams as commuters slowed to record the scene, prompting officers to manage and clear the Ghodbunder Road stretch.
• Local officials have reinforced protective railings on the old Versova Bridge and are reviewing further safety measures at similar high-risk locations.