Mumbai: Akshay Kumar's security escort vehicle in accident; one injured
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar's security escort vehicle in accident; one injured
Security escort vehicle for Akshay Kumar collided with an auto-rickshaw in Juhu; the rickshaw driver injured, while the actor and his wife Twinkle Khanna were not in the vehicle.
A security escort vehicle linked to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar was involved in a road mishap in Mumbai's Juhu area on Monday night, near Mukteshwar Road, as the convoy returned from the airport after an overseas trip. The car in Kumar's security detail was not the one hit in the collision; Kumar himself was not in that car at the time, and his wife Twinkle Khanna was not reported to be in danger.
The incident began when an auto-rickshaw was struck by a speeding Mercedes car, causing the rickshaw to ram into the escort vehicle. The autorickshaw driver sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. There were no reported injuries to Kumar or his wife, and they were reportedly safe after the incident.
Authorities have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the Mercedes driver, and the investigation is ongoing. Jammed traffic in the Juhu area disrupted routes for some time as officials assessed the scene and collected details from witnesses.
The episode serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between security convoys and civilian traffic, prompting calls for stricter safety measures and clearer coordination on busy Mumbai streets. Authorities have pledged to review convoy protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
