Mumbai: A car fire inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel on Thursday morning brought traffic to a complete standstill, with movement halted in both directions. The incident caused massive congestion as long queues of vehicles were reported near the tunnel, forcing police to temporarily shut the stretch. Visuals of the burning vehicle have surfaced on the internet.
Mumbai Traffic Police Shares Update
According to Mumbai Traffic Police, the fire broke out in a car inside the southbound section of the tunnel around Tardeo. The blaze led to thick smoke, leading authorities to block both southbound and northbound traffic for safety reasons. “Traffic movement is stopped at Coastal Road (Tardeo) southbound and northbound due to a car fire,” the police posted on X.
2 Fire Engines Rush Towards Spot
Two fire engines were rushed to the spot and were seen entering from the Breach Candy exit, which was later closed to vehicles. Firefighters worked swiftly to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading within the tunnel. No casualties were reported till the time of filing this report.
Commuters Share Visuals On X
Commuters stuck in the traffic took to social media to share updates. One user wrote, “Seems like a massive accident inside the coastal road tunnel! Road completely shut by traffic police.” Another posted images of vehicles being turned back from the tunnel, saying, “Looks like some trouble in the coastal road tunnel. Vehicles turning back from the tunnel.”
The incident sparked chaos during peak morning hours, leaving motorists stranded for a prolonged period. Vehicles were seen lined up for several kilometers, as police diverted traffic to adjoining roads to ease congestion.
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