Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel Racing Probe Targets Luxury Car Drivers
Several expensive cars were allegedly driven very fast inside a Mumbai road tunnel.
The cars reportedly raced and overtook other vehicles.
The incident happened late at night on September 3.
A citizen recorded the cars, and the video spread online.
Police said the driving could have endangered other people.
They registered a case against at least six unidentified drivers.
The case uses laws related to dangerous driving and traffic violations.
Nobody has been arrested yet.
Police said they identified the cars and may seize them while investigating.
Six to seven luxury cars, including Lamborghinis and BMWs, were allegedly seen racing inside Mumbai’s Coastal Road tunnel.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:00–11:15 p.m. on September 3 near Marine Drive.
A video showing the cars speeding and overtaking other motorists was captured by citizen Sana Khan and later went viral.
Marine Drive Police registered an FIR against at least six unidentified drivers under Sections 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
No arrests have been made; police said they identified the vehicles and may seize them during the investigation.
- Who
- At least six unidentified luxury-car drivers are the subjects of the case; citizen Sana Khan recorded the video, and Police Head Constable Satish Nivrutti Sangale filed the complaint.
- What
- Six to seven high-end cars were allegedly racing, speeding, and overtaking other motorists in a tunnel.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred on September 3, 2026, around 11:00–11:15 p.m.; the FIR was registered on September 4.
- Where
- The southbound Mumbai Coastal Road near Marine Drive, including its tunnel.
- Why
- Police allege the drivers drove rashly and recklessly, disregarded traffic rules, and endangered themselves and other road users.
- Vehicles involved
- Six to seven luxury cars, including Lamborghinis and BMWs
- Incident date
- September 3, 2026
- Reported time
- Around 11:00–11:15 p.m.
- Location
- Southbound Mumbai Coastal Road near Marine Drive
- Police station
- Marine Drive Police Station
- Charges
- Sections 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act
- Arrests
- None reported so far