Seat belts are universally regarded as lifesaving devices, credited with preventing thousands of deaths every year. However, in an extremely rare incident in Borivali, a seat belt itself is suspected to have caused the death of a young motorist. The accident occurred around 11.30 pm on January 25 near the Gorai bus depot, when a 27-year-old computer engineer was driving from Gorai jetty towards Link Road. According to the police, he reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which rammed into the corner of a road divider.

Eyewitnesses said the impact was severe, causing the car to rebound nearly six feet backwards after hitting the divider. The collision triggered the deployment of airbags, filling the vehicle cabin with smoke-like residue.