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Bandra-Worli sea link accident: Driver’s blood samples collected after 14 hours
Updated On: 08 October, 2022 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Anurag Kamble
Expert says this delay could affect in determining if he was under the influence at the time of the accident
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Irfan Abdul Rahim Bilkiya outside Bhoiwada court on Thursday
The biggest lacuna in the probe into the Bandra Worli Sea Link accident, which claimed five lives, seems to be from cops’ side. Blood samples of the accused driver, Irfan Abdul Rahim Bilkiya, were reportedly taken 14 hours after the accident. This, experts said, leaves a margin of error in determining if he was under the influence. Cops, however, said they took Bilkiya for medical check soon after arresting him. The reports of the tests are awaited. mid-day had also reported how the investigation officer was not present in the court on Thursday for the hearing.
The 40-year-old accused was speeding on the Bandra Worli Sea Link early on Wednesday and rammed into stationary vehicles, killing five and injuring eight others around 2.53 am. He then helped the injured get into ambulances and police van, but thereafter decamped from the spot. Bilkiya, who had also suffered injuries to his right hand, went to Saifee hospital for treatment. He then went to his home on Mohammed Ali Road and slept.
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