Three Killed, One Critical After BMW Plunges From Mumbai Coastal Road
Three students were killed and another was critically injured after a BMW crashed through the outer barrier of Mumbai’s Coastal Road and plunged nearly 75 feet early Sunday morning. Police said excessive speed is suspected, while the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
a serious vehicle crash on Mumbai’s Coastal Road and the ongoing police investigation
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MUMBAI, September 20, 2026: Three students were killed and another critically injured after a BMW crashed on Mumbai’s Coastal Road in the early hours of Sunday, September 20.
The accident occurred at around 5:20 a.m. near Lotus Jetty, opposite Lala Lajpatrai College, while the car was travelling north from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali.
According to police, preliminary findings indicate that the BMW was travelling at high speed when its driver lost control. The vehicle struck the outer barrier of the Coastal Road before plunging approximately 75 feet to the area below.
Key Takeaways
Three students were killed and one critically injured in a BMW crash on Mumbai’s Coastal Road.
The accident occurred around 5:20 a.m. near Lotus Jetty while the car was travelling towards Haji Ali.
Police suspect excessive speed contributed to the loss of control.
The vehicle struck the outer barrier and plunged nearly 75 feet.
The driver, Sanay Gujjar, was among those killed.
The investigation is continuing; no final determination of all contributing factors has been announced.
Four People Were Inside the BMW
Police said four young men were travelling in the car at the time of the crash.
The Indian Express identified those killed as Sanay Gujjar, 21, Aditya Jakasania, 19, and Dhairya Sheth, 17.
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The fourth occupant, Aditya Oswal, 23, was taken to the civic-run Nair Hospital and was reported to be in critical condition.
Hospital authorities declared the other three occupants dead after they were brought in following the crash.
Driver Among Those Killed
Initial breaking-news reports created some confusion over whether the BMW had struck pedestrians and whether the driver had subsequently been detained.
However, later reporting based on information from Mumbai Police states that Sanay Gujjar was driving the BMW and was among those killed in the crash.
The Indian Express reported that the BMW belonged to Gujjar’s family.
As a result, claims that the driver was arrested do not match the latest police-attributed account of the accident.
Police Suspect High Speed
Investigators have not yet announced a final determination of what caused the crash.
However, Meena Jagtap, senior inspector of Tardeo police station, said preliminary evidence suggested the vehicle had been moving at very high speed before the driver lost control.
Police said the car first struck the outer wall of the Coastal Road and then fell nearly 75 feet.
Authorities are continuing to examine the circumstances leading up to the collision, including witness accounts and other available evidence.
No verified exact speed for the BMW had been publicly established in the reports available at the time of publication.
CCTV Footage Captures Crash
CCTV footage reported by local media showed the BMW moving along the Coastal Road before crashing through the barrier and falling from the elevated stretch.
The vehicle sustained extensive damage in the impact.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and all four occupants were transported to Nair Hospital. Three were declared dead while the surviving occupant was admitted to the trauma unit in critical condition.
Victims Were Students
According to police information cited by The Indian Express, Gujjar, Oswal and Sheth were BBA students studying at a management college in Mumbai’s Vile Parle area.
Gujjar was originally from Ahmedabad and was staying in Mumbai as a paying guest, according to the report.
Police have informed the families of those killed and were recording statements from friends and other witnesses as part of their investigation.
Investigation Continues
Mumbai Police have not yet released a final accident reconstruction or concluded precisely what factors contributed to the crash.
While investigators currently suspect excessive speed, that remains part of the preliminary investigation.
There was also no confirmed police finding in the latest reliable reports establishing whether alcohol or another substance played a role in the crash.
Authorities are expected to examine available CCTV footage, the damaged vehicle and other evidence before reaching further conclusions.
Mumbai Coastal Road
The Mumbai Coastal Road is a high-speed urban corridor running for approximately 10.58 kilometres, linking Marine Drive in South Mumbai with the Worli end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
The September 20 crash is likely to renew attention on speeding and enforcement along the corridor, although authorities have not announced any broader safety finding linked specifically to the design of the road.
For now, the confirmed facts are that four people were travelling in the BMW, three died, one remains critically injured, and police suspect high speed contributed to the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Bottom Line
Three students were killed and a fourth left critically injured after a BMW crashed through the outer barrier of Mumbai’s Coastal Road and plunged nearly 75 feet early on September 20.
The accident occurred near Lotus Jetty around 5:20 a.m. Police say the vehicle was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control. Sanay Gujjar, identified as the driver, was among those killed.
Authorities continue to investigate the exact circumstances of the crash. No final determination of all contributing factors has been publicly established.
Key Takeaway
Three students killed in Mumbai Coastal Road BMW crash.
Vehicle plunged nearly 75 feet after striking barrier.
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