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Crime
Minor Driver’s Minivan Hits Pedestrians, Woman Dies, One Injured in Mumbai
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:54 PM
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A minivan driven by a minor collided with pedestrians in Mumbai, killing a woman and injuring another, while relatives allege police delayed filing the FIR.
A minivan operated by a minor struck two pedestrians on a Mumbai road, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to another individual. The crash, which occurred in the city’s densely populated area, has drawn immediate attention from local authorities.
Family members of the victims have publicly criticised the police response, claiming that the registration of the First Information Report (FIR) was unnecessarily delayed. They are demanding a swift and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Police officials confirmed that an inquiry has been opened and that the driver, being under the legal driving age, could face charges under the Motor Vehicles Act. The injured victim has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the deceased woman’s family is awaiting further legal proceedings.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about underage driving and road safety in Mumbai, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
Family members of the victims have publicly criticised the police response, claiming that the registration of the First Information Report (FIR) was unnecessarily delayed. They are demanding a swift and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Police officials confirmed that an inquiry has been opened and that the driver, being under the legal driving age, could face charges under the Motor Vehicles Act. The injured victim has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the deceased woman’s family is awaiting further legal proceedings.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about underage driving and road safety in Mumbai, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.