India News | Three Killed as Car Crashes into Tanker in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) At least three persons were killed and as many others injured when a car carrying them overturned and hit a stationary water tanker in Chembur area of Mumbai on Sunday, police said.

The incident occurred in the afternoon when the driver of the four-wheeler lost his control over the vehicle, causing it to overturn, an official said, adding that the deceased and injured persons were friends.

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The deceased men are identified as Harichandan Dilip Das (23), Pramod Shankar Prasad (35), and Hussain Shaikh (40).

A case has been registered against the driver, Javed Saifula Khan (30), who also sustained injuries, and the investigation is underway, the police official added.

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