On Thursday evening in Mumbai's Marol area, a car crashed into the entrance of a gym after the driver reportedly lost control while driving down a steep slope. The collision injured a 21-year-old receptionist and damaged the gym's entrance.
The event took place at approximately 5 pm at Fitness Boss The Gym, where receptionist Sania Khan was at the front desk when a vehicle smashed through the entrance.
Vikas Singh, a trainer at the gym, said, “Sania Khan (21) was seated at the reception desk when the car crashed through the entrance around 5pm. She has been hospitalised for an arm injury.”
The wounded woman was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, where she is currently receiving medical care for her injuries.
Driver reportedly failed to negotiate turn on steep slope
Local residents reported that the driver was heading downhill near the Kanakia Rainforest complex in Marol when the accident occurred. The vehicle was supposed to make a left turn at the base of the slope but instead went straight and collided with the gym.
Intekhab Farooqui, a Marol resident and state vice-president of Vahatuk Sena (UBT), told TOI, "The driver was having difficulty controlling the car on the slope in Marol, near the Kanakia Rainforest complex. He was meant to take a left turn after descending the slope, but instead he crashed into the gym."
The exact cause of the loss of control is expected to be examined during the police investigation.
Gym management to file police complaint
The management of Fitness Boss The Gym has announced it will file a police complaint against the driver in connection with the incident. Authorities are expected to examine the factors that caused the crash and assess whether negligence or a mechanical fault contributed to it.
Residents seek improved road safety measures
The incident has once more sparked worries about road safety along the SevenHills-Marol stretch, an area noted for its steep incline and dense traffic flow.
Farooqui stated that local residents intend to meet with traffic police officials to discuss preventive measures. He said, "Marol residents will soon hold a meeting with traffic police officers to explore ways to prevent similar accidents in the SevenHills area, which has a steep incline. Installing safety signboards could be one possible solution."
Residents believe additional warning signs, better traffic management, and other safety measures could help reduce the risk of similar accidents on the downhill stretch in the future.
Investigation underway
Police are expected to take statements from those involved and examine the vehicle as part of the investigation. Authorities will also evaluate whether road conditions or driver error played a role in causing the crash.
The event underscores the need for careful driving on steep roads, especially in heavily populated city areas where vehicles and pedestrians share limited space.
