A deadly accident caused by actor Urmila Kothare’s car, late on Friday night in Kandivli, Mumbai killed a Metro project laborer and injured his colleague. The accident involved a car belonging to well-known Marathi actor Urmila, who was returning home after completing a shooting.
According to reports, Kothare’s driver driving the Hyundai Verna lost control and hit two workers near the Poisar Metro station. Police confirmed that one of the laborers died on the spot, while the other was rushed to a nearby hospital, and was stated to be in critical condition. The driver sustained severe injuries, while Kothare received minor injuries. Somehow, due to the swift deployment of airbags in the car, he didn’t sustain major damage.
According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was moving at a high rate of speed when the car’s driver lost control leading to the fatal collision. The laborers had been reportedly working in a dimly lit construction zone as the car rammed through them.
Laborer killed, authorities register FIR against Urmila Kothare’s car accident
Authorities have lodged an FIR against the driver under various sections, including rash driving and death by negligence. Investigations are underway to determine if other elements, including the condition of the vehicle or external factors, contributed to the accident.
It has ignited concerns over the safety of roads beside construction zones and an expectation for enhanced enforcement of maximum speed to be adhered to on these corridors, particularly where road or infrastructure constructions are still ongoing. There is often very poor visibility, few precautions against workers, and reckless drivers passing through construction zones.
The identity of the deceased laborer has not been released yet, while the updates regarding the critically injured worker are awaited. The accident has shaken the community to its core, and people are calling for immediate steps to ensure the safety of workers in hazardous zones.
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