In a heart-wrenching incident that occurred in the early hours of December 28, 2024, a car carrying Marathi actress Urmila Kanetkar was involved in a fatal accident in Kandivali East, Mumbai. The vehicle struck two laborers working on the metro rail project under the Poisar Metro station, resulting in the death of one and severe injuries to the other.
The accident reportedly took place at high speed when the car lost control and veered into the laborers. Urmila Kanetkar, who was asleep in the vehicle, sustained minor injuries, while the airbags prevented any major harm. Tragically, one of the laborers was killed on the spot, and another was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Samta Nagar police have booked the driver of the car, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have lost control, leading to the fatal collision.
Urmila Kanetkar, also known as Urmila Kothare, is a celebrated actress in the Marathi entertainment industry, known for her roles in films such as Duniyadaari and Ti Sadhya Kay Karte. Her husband, actor and filmmaker Adinath Kothare, expressed relief that the airbags deployed in time, averting more serious injuries. He remarked, “Nobody knows how exactly this accident occurred. Urmila was asleep in the car. The airbags popped out and saved her.”
This tragic event has raised pressing questions about road safety and the protection of laborers working on infrastructure projects, particularly during nighttime hours. Authorities are expected to review safety protocols to ensure the prevention of similar incidents in the future.
Fans and well-wishers of Urmila Kanetkar have expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased laborer while wishing for the speedy recovery of the injured. The incident has sparked a dialogue about accountability and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. As investigations continue, the public awaits clarity on the circumstances that led to this devastating accident.
