Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Road also known as Atal Setu witnessed first accident Sunday afternoon. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, although the vehicle sustained significant damage.
First accident on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: Car strikes divider, overturns; no injuries reported
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Road also known as Atal Setu witnessed first accident Sunday afternoon. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, although the vehicle sustained significant damage.
Nhava Sheva police said that the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon between 3:00 and 3:30 pm when a car collided with the divider. The vehicle, carrying around five individuals, was reportedly traveling at a high speed when it lost control, striking the divider and overturning. Despite the substantial impact, all occupants emerged unharmed.
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“… but the impact was so huge that the car was damaged completely. It is believed that the car was overtaking when it lost control and hit the divider," said a police officer. Zara Sakir, 32, a resident of Panvel was driving the car.
Amol Shinde, assistant police inspector at Nhava Sheva police station, confirmed the safety of the five people in the car, saying, "all traveling in the car are safe."
A senior officer from Nhava Sheva police station stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. A potential rash driving case against the driver is being considered based on the findings.
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Due to the incident occurring on Sunday, the bridge was busy, attracting the attention of other motorists. However, quick action was taken to clear the traffic, and the damaged car was moved aside. Passengers were taken home by their relatives, while the vehicle is currently held at the police station.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, January 19 inaugurated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the longest sea bridge in the country connecting Mumbai and its satellite township Navi Mumbai.
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), connecting Sewri with Nhava Sheva, seems to be a smash hit among motorists. “In the first 48 hours since it was opened to the public on January 13, a total of 79,450 vehicles plied the bridge,” said a Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) official.
According to the official, 24,083 vehicles used the MTHL on Saturday while the following day’s figure was 55,367. The one-way toll for motorists is Rs 250 while the return fare is Rs 375 and daily pass costs Rs 625.
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