Thane-bound commuters faced severe delays on the Eastern Express Highway as traffic congestion worsened due to spillover from a Sion-Panvel Road accident and a flyover closure. A 4-km stretch took over 40 minutes, with no traffic management or clear alternate route guidance

The deceased cop was returning home on his motorcycle when the accident took place. Preliminary findings suggest that the machinery may have been placed on unstable ground, which could have led to the collapse