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Car Hits Pedestrians On Wrong Side In Mumbai

A car driven on the wrong side hit two people, sparking outrage. The driver abused bystanders and fled.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 05:41 pm
Car Hits Pedestrians On Wrong Side In Mumbai

A shocking incident occurred on Sunday evening in Mumbai when a car being driven on the wrong side of the road hit an elderly man and another individual near Inorbit Mall. The incident was captured on video and has gone viral on the internet. The car, with registration number MH02BJ9778, was driven at high speed and had tinted windows, with a non-compliant number plate.

The driver of the car was seen displaying an aggressive attitude, abusing the person recording the video and another man who tried to confront him. Despite attempts to stop the car, the driver drove away, hurling abuses at the bystanders. The video shows the driver flashing his middle finger at the people who tried to stop him.

The Mumbai Police have taken cognizance of the incident and have registered a case under various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Indian Penal Code. The police are investigating the matter and are yet to apprehend the driver.

In a similar incident, a young food delivery rider was killed in a hit-and-run case in Jogeshwari West on Saturday. The rider, identified as Harsh, was hit by a speeding tanker and died on the spot. The tanker driver attempted to flee the scene but was chased and intercepted by locals and handed over to the Oshiwara Police.

The incidents have sparked outrage and concern over the safety of pedestrians and road users in Mumbai. The police have urged citizens to follow traffic rules and report any incidents of reckless driving.

The Mumbai Police have appealed to the public to come forward and provide any information that may help in identifying and apprehending the driver of the car involved in the incident near Inorbit Mall. The police are also investigating the hit-and-run case in Jogeshwari West and are working to prevent such incidents in the future.

The incidents highlight the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and regulations in Mumbai to prevent such accidents and ensure the safety of road users. The police are working to create awareness and educate citizens about the importance of following traffic rules and the consequences of reckless driving.

As the investigation continues, the Mumbai Police have assured that they will take strict action against the drivers involved in the incidents and will work to prevent such incidents in the future. The incidents have sparked a debate on road safety and the need for citizens to be more responsible and aware while using the roads.

The Mumbai Police have urged citizens to report any incidents of reckless driving or traffic violations to the authorities and to cooperate with the police in their efforts to ensure road safety. The police are working to create a safer and more responsible road culture in Mumbai and are appealing to citizens to join them in this effort.

In conclusion, the incidents of reckless driving and hit-and-run cases in Mumbai are a cause for concern and highlight the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and regulations. The Mumbai Police are working to prevent such incidents and are appealing to citizens to cooperate with them in their efforts to ensure road safety.

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