High-speed Porsche collides with divider in Mumbai; driver in critical condition

A high-speed Porsche crashed into a divider on Mumbai's Western Express Highway late Wednesday night (October 8), causing significant damage to the car and leaving the driver with serious injuries. The accident took place around 2:30 am near Gundawali Metro Station, with all three vehicles involved heading towards Bandra. Police have said that racing was not a factor in the crash. Authorities believe the driver of the Porsche lost control, which led to the collision with the divider. A case has been filed against the driver at Jogeshwari Police Station.

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According to eyewitnesses, the Porsche and BMW were engaged in a race when the Porsche suddenly lost control and collided with the divider. At the moment of impact, the vehicle had two occupants. Despite the deployment of the airbags, the driver suffered significant injuries. Both bystanders and law enforcement officers quickly arrived at the scene and shifted the injured individual to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police have started an investigation to establish whether the crash was caused by the high-speed race or if other factors played a role in the accident.

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The video footage shows a blue Porsche extensively damaged, with one headlight still blinking while the other is shattered and scattered along the roadside. The car's tires are pressed inward, and the airbags have deployed, a clear indication of the crash's intense impact. This incident follows a previous Porsche-related tragedy in Pune in May 2024, which caused a national stir. In that case, a minor, reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol, hit two IT professionals in Kalyani Nagar, resulting in their immediate deaths.