A major multi-vehicle accident on Mumbai’s Coastal Road triggered panic in the early hours of Friday after six vehicles collided inside the northbound tunnel. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM on November 13, leaving several vehicles damaged and a Mahindra XUV700 engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Chain Collision Inside Coastal Road Tunnel
The accident took place in the northbound tunnel connecting Marine Lines towards Worli. Initial information indicates that multiple vehicles collided, resulting in a chain-reaction crash involving six cars. The impact left vehicles damaged and brought traffic movement inside the tunnel to a temporary halt.
A Mahindra XUV700 reportedly rammed into vehicles that had come to a stop following the initial collision. The SUV subsequently caught fire, creating a tense situation inside the tunnel.
Emergency Teams Reach the Spot
Mumbai Police, the Mumbai Fire Brigade, ambulance services and Coastal Road personnel rushed to the location after receiving information about the accident. Firefighters immediately began operations to control the blaze.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 3:26 AM. Emergency teams also worked to clear the damaged vehicles and restore traffic movement through the affected stretch.
Traffic Disrupted, No Casualties Reported
The northbound tunnel was temporarily closed during rescue and firefighting operations. Traffic movement resumed at around 4:08 AM after authorities completed the necessary clearance work.
Despite the severity of the collision and the fire involving the SUV, no injuries or fatalities were reported in the initial official updates.
The incident once again raises concerns about road safety and vehicle speeds on Mumbai’s high-speed Coastal Road corridor. Further details regarding the exact cause of the collision are awaited.