The ritual of attending Ganapati celebrations at their native place turned out to be a disaster for two families from Kandivali, who not only lost seven members but also have been praying for the lives of two others who are undergoing treatment in hospital.

One of the nine members, who survived the tragic accident that took place on expressway on Monday, spoke to mid-day on Tuesday from the bed of MGM, Kamothe, where he is being treated for multiple injuries.