Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Navi Mumbai Police Demand Safety Upgrades After Fatal Bridge Accident
A man died when his car fell off a bridge into a creek in Navi Mumbai.
Police want stronger barriers to prevent this from happening again.
A speeding car plunged 25 feet into a creek near Kharghar bridge, killing the driver
Navi Mumbai Traffic Police urged PWD to install crash barricades and reflectors
The accident occurred on the Sion Panvel highway, causing heavy congestion
Current metal railings insufficient for high-speed traffic, need stronger safeguards
Victim was a 42-year-old consultant residing in Panvel, working in Chembur
- Who
- 42-year-old Jobin Benedict
- What
- Fell off Kharghar bridge into creek, died
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Kharghar bridge on Sion Panvel highway, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Speeding car broke through safety barrier
Police and Traffic Officials
Public Works Department (PWD)
Installation of Crash Barricades
Police and Traffic Officials
Urge immediate installation to prevent future accidents
Public Works Department (PWD)
- Bridge
- Kharghar bridge on Sion Panvel highway
- Cause of Accident
- Speeding car broke through safety barrier
- Victim's Age
- 42 years old
- Victim's Residence
- Panvel, worked in Chembur
- Family
- Wife in Bengaluru, parents in Trivandrum, Kerala
