Caught On Camera: First Accident On Mumbai's Atal Setu, Car Collides With Divider And Flips Over

A video surfaced of the first reported accident on the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link in Navi Mumbai. Dramatic dashcam footage captured the moment when the car collied with a divider.

Dramatic dashcam footage captured the moment when the car, travelling from Chirle to Mumbai, sped uncontrollably and collided with a divider.

In a startling incident, a car lost control and collided with a divider on the recently inaugurated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu. The mishap occurred on Sunday, marking the first reported accident on the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link in Navi Mumbai, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12.

Dramatic dashcam footage captured the moment when the car, travelling from Chirle to Mumbai, sped uncontrollably, collided with a divider, and ultimately overturned before coming to a halt. The video, taken by a car following behind, showcased the car miraculously flipping back upright after the collision.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: A car lost control and collided with a divider on the newly constructed Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu). (21.01)

(Source: Navi Mumbai Police) pic.twitter.com/XyeaXtxoFt

— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024

According to a report by India Today, the occupants of the Maruti car, two women and three children managed to survive the ordeal while sustaining minor injuries in the accident

Atal Setu: India's Longest Sea Bridge 

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, commonly known as Atal Setu, has been constructed at a colossal cost exceeding Rs 17,840 crore. It spans approximately 21.8 km, comprising a 6-lane bridge with a sea stretch of 16.5 km and a land stretch of 5.5 km. Notably, it holds the distinction of being India's longest bridge and the longest sea bridge in the country.

The purpose of this grand infrastructure project is to enhance connectivity, providing faster access to Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport. Additionally, it is anticipated to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune, Goa, and South India. Furthermore, the Atal Setu is expected to improve connectivity between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

The foundation stone for the Atal Setu was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2016.

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