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Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel Shut After Twin Accidents
13 Nov
Summary
- Two accidents occurred within 15 minutes in the tunnel.
- One car caught fire, but no injuries were reported.
- Tunnel closure lasted over an hour for cleanup.
The Mumbai Coastal Road's left-hand tunnel experienced significant disruption early Friday morning when two consecutive accidents occurred within a 15-minute interval. The first incident, involving multiple vehicles, was reported at 2:33 am.
Before emergency services could fully respond, a second accident involving a car and a taxi happened at the same location. This second collision tragically resulted in one car catching fire around 2:50 am.
As a precautionary measure and due to developing traffic congestion, the tunnel was closed to all traffic at 2:48 am. Emergency crews quickly managed the situation, dousing the fire and towing away the damaged vehicles.
The tunnel remained closed for over an hour, with operations resuming at 4:08 am. Despite the severity of the incidents, including a vehicle fire, no injuries were reported.
