Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Mumbai Motorist Dies in Pothole Accident; Family Seeks Justice
A man died in Mumbai because his scooter hit a pothole.
He fell, and a truck ran him over.
His family is very sad and upset because they feel that the pothole caused his death.
The local government is looking into what happened and will decide what to do next.
The police have arrested the truck driver, and the city filled in the pothole after the accident.
The man's son is angry and wants the people responsible for the pothole to be held accountable.
A 59-year-old motorist died in Powai, Mumbai, after his scooter hit a pothole and was run over by a dumper truck.
The accident occurred on JVLR road, leading to the death of Lalu Kamble.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is investigating the incident and will determine the next steps based on the report.
The dumper driver has been arrested by the police.
The victim's son called for accountability of the BMC contractor, blaming negligence for the accident.
- Who
- Lalu Kamble, a 59-year-old motorist, died in the accident.
- What
- A motorist died after hitting a pothole and being run over by a truck.
- When
- The accident happened on Saturday around 2pm.
- Where
- Powai, Mumbai, on JVLR road.
- Why
- The accident occurred due to a pothole, leading to a collision with a dumper truck.
Family's Perspective
BMC Response
Accountability
Family's Perspective
The accident was caused by BMC's negligence and the contractor should be held responsible.
BMC Response
N/A
- Victim
- Lalu Kamble
- Age
- 59
- Location of accident
- JVLR road, Powai
- Ward with most pothole complaints
- S ward
- Hospital
- Rajawadi Hospital
- Action taken
- Dumper driver arrested, pothole filled