Mumbai: Actress Urmila Kanetkar's car hit two laborers in Kandivali, Mumbai. The incident occurred when the car, traveling at high speed, lost control and struck the workers, one of whom died on the spot, while the other was severely injured and hospitalized. Both the actress and… pic.twitter.com/1ZrwYNKuvf
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A tragic accident in Mumbai’s Kandivali claimed the life of one metro worker and left another seriously injured after Marathi actress Urmila Kothare’s speeding car lost control, police confirmed. Urmila Kothare and her driver also sustained injuries.
The accident occurred near Poisar Metro station when Kothare was returning from work. According to police, the actress’s driver lost control of the vehicle, striking two metro workers engaged in construction. One worker died instantly, while the other was critically wounded. Kothare’s injuries were minimized due to the timely deployment of airbags.
Police Statement and Investigation
“Urmila Kothare’s vehicle hit two labourers working on the Metro rail project under Poisar Metro station in Kandivali East shortly after midnight. One worker was killed, and another sustained severe injuries. The actress and her driver were also injured but survived as the airbags deployed in time,” an officer from Samta Nagar Police Station stated.
A case has been registered against the driver, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause of the crash. The actress’s car suffered extensive damage.
Urmila Kothare’s Career and Personal Life
Urmila Kothare is a prominent figure in Marathi cinema, known for her roles in Duniyadaari, Shubhmangal Saavdhan, and Ti Sadhya Kay Karte. She recently made her television comeback with Tujech Mi Geet Gaat Ahe on Star Pravah, marking her return after 12 years.
Her husband, actor-director Addinath Kothare, and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Kothare, has yet to comment publicly on the incident.
Road Safety Concerns in Mumbai
The accident underscores growing road safety concerns in Mumbai. Earlier this month, a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) electric bus crash in Kurla killed seven and injured 42, raising alarm over road conditions and vehicular safety.
In another recent incident, a four-year-old boy was fatally struck by a speeding car driven by a teenager in Wadala. These recurring accidents highlight the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
Public Reaction
Fans have expressed their sympathy and concern for Kothare, while the loss of the metro worker has triggered widespread condolences and calls for accountability.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.