Tragic Death of BMW Driver After Collision with Dumper on Atal Setu in Mumbai

A 28-year-old man from Chembur died after a BMW car he was driving rammed into a dumper on Atal Setu sea-bridge in the early hours of Friday. The police identified the deceased as Punit Singh Majra, who had been returning from a party when the incident took place. The police have taken blood samples of the deceased to confirm if he was under the influence of alcohol. An officer from Sewri police station stated that the incident occurred at 2:30 am, approximately eight kilometers from the start of the bridge. The speeding BMW, heading towards Panvel from Mumbai, collided with a dumper from the rear. Majra, who was driving the car, died on the spot. The impact was so forceful that the dumper swerved and hit the side railing of Atal Setu. “The dumper driver also sustained injuries,” the official added. On further inquiries, the police discovered that the deceased was the son of a real estate agent from Chembur. The family was informed about the incident. According to the deceased’s father, his son had attended a party and was returning home when the accident occurred. The deceased had hired the vehicle from an online portal. Sewri police station registered an FIR in the matter against the deceased. Once the blood report is available, the police will determine the appropriate legal actions to take based on the results. However, since the accused is deceased, an abated summary report will be filed in the matter as per the law. The incident has raised concerns about road safety on Atal Setu, a critical bridge connecting Mumbai to other parts of the state. Atal Setu, also known as the Mahim Causeway, is a vital link in the transportation network of Mumbai. It connects the western suburbs to the island city, making it a crucial route for both commuters and commercial vehicles. The tragic incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and better maintenance of the bridge to prevent such accidents in the future.