Politician's speeding car falls on railway tracks, halts services

Speeding Ford Mustang fell on the rail track

A speeding Ford Mustang reportedly belonging to a politician fell from the road overbridge directly onto the rail track between Dativli and Nilaje stations in Mumbai, shutting down the Diva-Panvel rail corridor that ferries national rail traffic from north to south India via Central Railway.

Central Railway chief public relations officer Shivaji Sutar confirmed the incident to mid-day and said the lines were restored after the car was cleared from the track. A few trains had to be detained.

He said both the lines were restored in 30 to 35 minutes though a few trains had to be lined up initially.

Sources said the ownership details of the car reveal it is in the name of Yogita P Patil and is registered with RTO Kalyan.

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