Viral Video: Car Flung in the Air for 25 Feet After Hitting Ramp on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway
A shocking incident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway (NH-48) near the Talasari flyover has gone viral, raising concerns about road safety on this critical stretch. A video widely shared on social media shows a speeding car hitting a ramp and going airborne for 25 feet, sparking both outrage and humor online. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning in an area undergoing white-topping construction. Motorists claim that the ramp was barely visible, especially at night, due to poor signage and lighting. While the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) defended its measures, many road users remain unconvinced.
Car went stunted after hitting a ramp on the#Mumbai Ahmedabad highway during ongoing roadwork. The driver claimed poor visibility, but authorities stated appropriate signage was in place.#CarCrash#RoadAccident#RoadAccident pic.twitter.com/KMCyv22ikk
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NHAI’s Defense and Public Complaints
Sumit Kumar, General Manager (Technical) of NHAI, stated, “We have installed ramps and placed warning boards like ‘Go Slow’ and ‘Ramp Ahead.’” Authorities also confirmed that construction is carried out lane by lane, with traffic controlled on the remaining lanes.
Despite these assurances, road users have raised recurring complaints about this 121-km stretch of NH-48 from Dahisar to Achhad near the Gujarat border. Activist Harbans Singh Nanade emphasized that missing dividers, uneven road levels, and inadequate nighttime visibility make it challenging for motorists to navigate safely. “In most spots, the divider is missing, and there is a height difference between the lanes,” he added.
Viral Reactions on Social Media
Netizens have turned the incident into a subject of memes and jokes, with comments like “World-class national highway” and “Space technology launching pad” poking fun at the situation. One user remarked, “Doesn’t look like a 20 or 25 feet jump. It was hardly a 3 feet jump,” to which another quipped, “He meant long jump, not high jump.”
Safety Concerns Persist
This incident underscores the pressing need for better safety measures and construction management on highways. As India continues to develop its road infrastructure, ensuring the safety of motorists should remain a top priority to avoid further mishaps.
