Mumbai, July 14: A prominent fashion influencer was injured after her car was hit by a vehicle driven by a teenager inside the coastal road tunnel near Malabar Hill in south Mumbai, police said on Monday. The fashion influencer is out of danger, an official said.

The incident occurred on Sunday at 10:10 PM near Gate No. 8 of the northbound coastal road tunnel. The influencer, a resident of Bandra, was travelling from Marine Drive to Prabhadevi at the time. The accused, identified as Vyom Manish Poddar who recently turned 18, rammed his car into the influencer's car from behind inside the tunnel. It’s Official! Archana Puran Singh’s Son Aaryamann Sethi Confirms Relationship with Actress Yogita Bihani Through Romantic YouTube Vlog (Watch Video).

Police said Poddar, a student and holder of a valid driver's license, lost control of the vehicle, causing the collision that left the influencer injured.

She was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Following a complaint filed by the influencer, a case was registered against Poddar for rash and negligent driving under sections 281 and 125(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He has also been served a notice under section 35(3) of the BNSS and directed to appear in court. The investigation into the incident is currently underway.

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