Fatal Accident Near Atal Setu Toll Plaza Claims Dumper Driver's Life
Driver killed, helper injured as speeding car rams into stalled dumper
Hindustan Times
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A tragic accident occurred near the Atal Setu toll plaza in Navi Mumbai, India, when a speeding car collided with a dumper truck that had stalled due to a punctured tyre. The dumper driver, Mohammad Afshar Mahboob Ahmed, 34, was killed, while his helper, Altaf Alam Naseebullah Mujawar, 25, was injured and is receiving treatment.
- 01Mohammad Afshar Mahboob Ahmed, a dumper driver, died in the accident.
- 02The dumper was stalled due to a rear tyre puncture.
- 03Altaf Alam Naseebullah Mujawar, the helper, was injured while trying to fix the tyre.
- 04The incident occurred near the Atal Setu toll plaza in Navi Mumbai.
- 05Ulwe police are investigating the case of rash and negligent driving.
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In a tragic incident near the Atal Setu toll plaza in Navi Mumbai, India, a dumper driver, Mohammad Afshar Mahboob Ahmed, aged 34, was killed after a speeding car crashed into his vehicle, which was stalled due to a punctured rear tyre. His helper, Altaf Alam Naseebullah Mujawar, aged 25, was injured while attempting to alert oncoming traffic and fix the tyre. The accident occurred around 8:30 PM on Wednesday. Mujawar reported that they discovered the vehicle's jack was defective while trying to change the tyre. Ahmed was coordinating with the vehicle owner for a replacement jack when the collision happened, resulting in severe head injuries for Ahmed, who was later declared dead at MGM Hospital in Kamothe. The car driver also sustained injuries. The Ulwe police have registered a case for rash and negligent driving and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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This tragic accident highlights the dangers of roadside vehicle maintenance and the importance of ensuring safety measures are in place.
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