Tragic Crash on Mumbai-Goa Highway: Five Killed as Car Plunges into River

A devastating accident on the Mumbai-Goa Highway in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district claimed the lives of five passengers when their car veered off the road and plunged into the Jagbudi River near Khed. The incident, which occurred in the early hours between Sunday and Monday, left the driver critically injured.

The vehicle, carrying six occupants from Mumbai’s Mira Road to Devrukh for a funeral, lost control and fell into the river. Five passengers died instantly, while the driver was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Authorities are working to identify the deceased, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The wreckage being retrieved from the river by a crane, with the car’s roof severely crushed, underscoring the force of the impact. Local residents and police collaborated in the rescue and recovery efforts. The incident has cast a somber light on road safety along the busy highway, with officials yet to release further details.