Mumbai: 2 die after motorcycle slams into railing of Lalbaug flyover

Updated On: 29 January, 2024 05:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

Rider, who was found with iron rod sticking out of neck, had been riding recklessly, causing bike to skid nearly 40 metres, eyewitnesses say

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The site of the accident, on Lalbaug flyover, on Sunday. Pics/Shadab Khan

A Motorcyclist and pillion rider lost their lives after crashing into the railing of Lalbaug flyover. The police have filed a case against the rider, Rushikesh Salkar, 25, under Section 304A (causing death by negligence) and 279 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code. An eyewitness said the motorcyclist had been riding recklessly and overtaking motorists at the time of the incident. The deceased were residents of Sakinaka, and Salkar was a cinematographer and videographer by profession.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan that was ridden by Rushikesh Salkar