Mumbai Coastal Road: Viral Video Shows Car Driven On Wrong Side Inside Tunnel; Sparks Safety Concerns
Mumbai: A video purportedly recorded inside the tunnel of the Mumbai Coastal Road has raised concerns over alleged dangerous and wrong-side driving, after an alert passerby reportedly captured a car being driven against the designated direction of traffic. The viral video was shared on Instagram by a page, Zkka News.
A video purportedly recorded inside the tunnel of Mumbai Coastal Road has raised safety concerns over drivers traveling on the wrong side of the road. The alarming footage was shared on Instagram by page Zkka News, showing a car allegedly driven against the designated traffic direction. According to the post, the incident occurred on August 9, 2026, between 10 pm and 10.30 pm.
The vehicle, registered as MH02 GJ 0595, was seen traveling on the wrong side of the road inside the tunnel, potentially endangering other motorists and commuters. The individual who recorded the video also claimed the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. However, the accuracy of the video and the accusation has not been independently verified.
Mumbai Police have yet to release an official statement on the matter. The incident has highlighted the need for improved road safety on one of Mumbai's key high-speed corridors. Wrong-side driving, especially on roads where vehicles travel at high speeds, can significantly increase the risk of head-on collisions and other serious accidents.
In another recent incident, a pickup driver was booked for defying an entry ban and threatening police on the Coastal Road. Additionally, concerns over traffic discipline have surfaced, following a report from May 2026 of a jeep reversing for nearly one kilometer on a Coastal Road entry ramp instead of using the designated exit.
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