Brake failure or human error? Viral dashcam footage shows devastating crash on Mumbai-Pune Expressway that killed 1, 19 injured
Sneha Kumari | Jul 28, 2025, 15:17 IST
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A container truck suffered brake failure on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Khopoli, crashing into over 20 vehicles, including luxury cars. One woman died, 19 were injured, and a viral dashcam video captured the incident, sparking an investigation and widespread traffic disruption.
In a shocking incident, dashcam video footage revealed a gruesome crash and car pile-up that occurred along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday, July 26. The video of the accident has now gone viral on social media, providing key insights into what went wrong and how the accident unfolded.
The footage shows the driver of the large truck losing control at high speed before suddenly swerving left toward the divider, seemingly in an attempt to minimise the impact.
The video shows the truck veering left abruptly, crashing into multiple vehicles in the outer lane. Despite the severe damage, the driver appears to have intentionally avoided the central lanes, potentially preventing a far more catastrophic accident during peak traffic hours.
The container truck was moving on the Khopoli route when it reportedly suffered a brake failure, leading to a major accident involving over 20 vehicles, including luxury cars like BMWs and Mercedes, according to PTI.
As per the official statement quoted in the report, the driver lost control due to the brake malfunction and crashed into multiple vehicles. Nineteen people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a private hospital in Navi Mumbai, while one woman tragically died during treatment.
Meanwhile, the Khopoli police took the driver into custody, and a medical examination confirmed that he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. However, a case has been registered, and a further investigation is underway.
Casualties in the
According to PTI, one woman lost her life in the accident, while the injured are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Navi Mumbai.
The crash also caused heavy traffic congestion, resulting in a backlog stretching nearly 5 kilometres along the highway.
Q. What caused the massive pile-up on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway?
According to PTI, the collision occurred because a container trailer truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending near Khopoli.
Q. What were the casualties and consequences of the crash?
As per TOI, a 58-year-old woman from Dharashiv lost her life in the crash. Eighteen others, mostly women, were seriously injured and treated at hospitals in Navi Mumbai and Khopoli.
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The footage shows the driver of the large truck losing control at high speed before suddenly swerving left toward the divider, seemingly in an attempt to minimise the impact.
The video shows the truck veering left abruptly, crashing into multiple vehicles in the outer lane. Despite the severe damage, the driver appears to have intentionally avoided the central lanes, potentially preventing a far more catastrophic accident during peak traffic hours.
Break failure triggers massive pile-up on Khopoli route
The container truck was moving on the Khopoli route when it reportedly suffered a brake failure, leading to a major accident involving over 20 vehicles, including luxury cars like BMWs and Mercedes, according to PTI.
As per the official statement quoted in the report, the driver lost control due to the brake malfunction and crashed into multiple vehicles. Nineteen people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a private hospital in Navi Mumbai, while one woman tragically died during treatment.
Source : Instagram
— DriveSmart🛡️ (@DriveSmart_IN) July 27, 2025
Dashcam video of yesterday's Mumbai Pune Expressway crash shows the truck driver losing control and tried to avoid much more danger by moving to the road shoulder and hit vehicles on the left lane.
Truck runaway ramps are essential here.@RSGuy_India… pic.twitter.com/GLwzQyQTpo
Was it a brake failure or the driver's fault?
Meanwhile, the Khopoli police took the driver into custody, and a medical examination confirmed that he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. However, a case has been registered, and a further investigation is underway.
Casualties in the Mumbai-Pune Expressway accident
According to PTI, one woman lost her life in the accident, while the injured are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Navi Mumbai.
The crash also caused heavy traffic congestion, resulting in a backlog stretching nearly 5 kilometres along the highway.
FAQs
Q. What caused the massive pile-up on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway?
According to PTI, the collision occurred because a container trailer truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending near Khopoli.
Q. What were the casualties and consequences of the crash?
As per TOI, a 58-year-old woman from Dharashiv lost her life in the crash. Eighteen others, mostly women, were seriously injured and treated at hospitals in Navi Mumbai and Khopoli.
To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
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