Speeding Lamborghini Crashes into Mumbai’s Coastal Road Divider
A high-speed Lamborghini skidded and crashed into the divider on Mumbai’s Coastal Road on Sunday morning. The driver, reported to be 52-year-old Atish Shah, escaped without injury though the car’s front sustained heavy damage. Police said the vehicle likely lost control due to wet road conditions after recent rain, and a video of the crash shared by industrialist and car enthusiast Gautam Singhania quickly went viral, sparking debate about speeding and high-performance cars on city roads.
On a rainy Sunday morning on Mumbai’s Coastal Road, a speeding Lamborghini lost control and rammed into the road’s median divider. The driver, identified in reports as 52-year-old Atish Shah, got out of the wreck without physical injuries, though the vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. The front side of the high-end car, costing Rs 4-5 crore, suffered severe damage, and it was towed away from the road.
Police on the scene told reporters they suspected the wet surface contributed to the car skidding and the subsequent collision. The crash was caught on a bystander’s camera and later shared by Gautam Singhania, an industrialist and well-known car enthusiast, which helped the clip spread quickly across social platforms.
FAQs
Q1: Was the driver injured in the crash?
No — reports say the 52-year-old driver, Atish Shah, escaped without physical injury, though the vehicle’s front end was heavily damaged.
Q2: Did the crash happen because of mechanical failure?
There is no public evidence yet of mechanical failure. Police indicated wet road conditions likely caused the car to skid. A full forensic or mechanical inspection would be required to rule in or out any vehicle defect.
Q3: Why did Gautam Singhania share the video and does that imply something about Lamborghini cars?
Gautam Singhania shared the clip and raised questions, which amplified the story’s reach. Sharing a viral video doesn’t prove a car model is unsafe — it simply brings attention to an incident that might involve multiple factors (weather, driver, tyres, road).
Q4: Could this incident lead to legal charges?
If investigators find evidence of reckless or rash driving (e.g., exceeding speed limits or dangerous maneuvers), the driver could face legal consequences under traffic laws. Investigations typically examine witness accounts, camera footage, and any telemetry available from the vehicle.
Q5: Are high-performance cars more likely to crash in cities?
Not inherently — but their performance characteristics demand respect. High-power cars respond faster and need more careful handling, especially on wet or uneven surfaces. The risk increases when drivers push these vehicles beyond safe limits for public roads.
