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Tanker Breaks Railing on Versova Bridge, Plunges Into Bhayandar Creek

Authorities are investigating whether an earlier collision with a trailer caused the barrier breach on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway near Ghodbunder.

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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.