3 killed as speeding BMW runs over pedestrians on Mumbai's Coastal Road, driver held

The four people injured in the BMW crash were rushed to the Nair hospital in Mumbai, where three were declared dead. Three people were killed and one critically injured after a speeding BMW crashed into pedestrians on the Mumbai Coastal Road on Sunday morning.The accident happened near Lotus Jetty around 5:20 am. (Representational)The accident happened near Lotus Jetty around 5:20 am. According to the police, the car was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali when the driver allegedly lost control due to overspeeding. The police have arrested the driver of the speeding BMW.The injured were rushed to the Nair hospital, where three were declared dead. While one deceased and the critically injured have not been identified, two deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Shanay Gajjal and 17-year-old Dhirya Seth.The two victims, who are yet to be identified, are a 25-year-old man, who was declared dead and a 20-year-old man, who is critically injured.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreAccidentMumbaiCar AccidentGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather major national developments and Karnataka Bandh LIVE.