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Car Plunges 25 Feet From Kandivali Building Parking

A car fell 25 feet from a parking area in Kandivali, injuring the driver. The incident was caught on CCTV.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 04 August 2026 at 06:13 pm
Car Plunges 25 Feet From Kandivali Building Parking

A shocking incident occurred in Mumbai's Kandivali West on Monday evening when a car suddenly plunged nearly 25 feet from the parking area of a residential building in the Charkop locality.

The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras, which showed the car taking a turn before crashing through the edge of the first-floor parking area and falling to the ground below.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage in the crash.

The driver survived the fall but suffered injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, several local residents gathered at the spot to help rescue the driver and recover the vehicle.

Fortunately, no one was standing below when the car fell, preventing any casualties.

The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, but authorities have launched an investigation to determine what caused the vehicle to plunge from the parking area.

This incident has raised serious concerns about parking lot safety in the city.

In a separate incident, a car plunged into a 50- to 60-foot-deep gorge in Khopoli after the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle when a roadside railing collapsed.

The 59-year-old driver, Mohit Swaroop Bhatnagar, escaped the accident without any major injuries.

The accident occurred when Bhatnagar was attempting to get a closer view of the Connecting Link Valley Bridge, also known as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link'.

The vehicle reportedly skidded on the slippery surface, causing the driver to lose control before rolling nearly 50 to 60 feet into the gorge.

Fortunately, the vehicle became lodged against a tree, preventing it from falling deeper into the valley.

These incidents highlight the need for increased safety measures in parking areas and on roads to prevent such accidents.

The Mumbai authorities must take necessary steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

The safety of citizens is of utmost importance, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to provide a safe environment for them.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in Kandivali?

A car plunged 25 feet from a residential building parking area, injuring the driver.

What is the cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, but authorities have launched an investigation.

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