At least 11 people were killed, and two others sustained critical injuries after a dumper truck collided with a car in the Kalyan area of Mumbai on Monday, officials said. The accident took place around 11 a.m. on the Rayta Bridge along the Kalyan-Murbad road, authorities mentioned.
Nine dead in car-truck collision near Kalyan
According to preliminary information, the car was travelling from Kalyan when it collided head-on with a mixer truck. The police stated that the bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations, while the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Soon after the incident was reported, a team from the Titwala Police Station rushed to the spot and initiated rescue and relief operations.
Initial reports indicate that 12 passengers were travelling in the car at the time of the accident. Eight of the total passengers died on the spot, while one passed away at the hospital while receiving treatment. Locals rushed to the spot and tried to help the victims.
CM Fadnavis expresses grief
In a post on X, Fadnavis said, “The incident in which 11 people lost their lives in a horrific accident due to a collision between two vehicles near Kalyan on National Highway 61 is extremely tragic. I pay my heartfelt tribute to them. We share in the grief of these families. We are in contact with the local administration.”
राष्ट्रीय महामार्ग 61 वर कल्याणजवळ दोन वाहनांची धडक होऊन झालेल्या भीषण अपघातात 11 जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुर्दैवी आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. या कुटुंबियांच्या दुःखात आम्ही सहभागी आहोत. स्थानिक प्रशासनाशी आम्ही संपर्कात आहोत.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) April 13, 2026
Probe underway after fatal Kalyan crash
The vehicle was on its way to Murbad when the collision occurred near Rayta Bridge, close to Kalyan, according to the police. Speaking to IANS, Thane Superintendent of Police D.S. Swami confirmed the casualties, saying, “So far, nine people have lost their lives.
Two individuals are injured and remain in critical condition; they are currently undergoing treatment.” Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident. Preliminary information suggests that excessive speed or a loss of vehicle control may have been the cause of the mishap.
The collision also led to a massive traffic jam on the highway near the Rayta Bridge in the Titwala-Kalyan stretch, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement in the area, officials said. Further details are awaited in the case.