Actor Urmila Kothare Car Hits Metro Workers in Mumbai; 1 Dead, 1 Injured

A car owned by Marathi actor Urmila Kothare hit two Metro workers in Mumbai, leaving one dead and another injured. The driver faces charges of rash driving and negligence.

Dec 28, 2024 - 17:06
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Actor Urmila Kothare Car Hits Metro Workers in Mumbai; 1 Dead, 1 Injured

Mumbai: A tragic accident occurred in Kandivli, Mumbai, on Friday night when a car owned by noted Marathi actor Urmila Kothare hit two labourers working on a Metro project near Poinsar Metro station. One worker died on the spot, while the other was critically injured and is currently hospitalized.

The car, a Hyundai Verna, was reportedly being driven at high speed by the actor's driver. Police have stated that Urmila Kothare, who was returning home after completing a shoot, was in the car at the time of the accident. While the driver suffered severe injuries, the actor escaped with minor injuries thanks to the timely deployment of the car's airbags.

According to a police statement, the car lost control before running over the two labourers. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but one of the workers was declared dead at the spot, and the other was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

A case has been registered against the driver under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to rash driving and causing death by negligence.

This incident highlights concerns over road safety, especially in areas where infrastructure projects are underway. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.

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