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IN PHOTOS: Multi-vehicle crash near Gaimukh Ghat on Ghodbunder Road disrupts Thane traffic

Updated On: 09 January, 2026 11:39 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A multi-vehicle crash near Gaimukh Ghat on Ghodbunder Road, Thane, involved 11 vehicles, caused severe traffic, minor injuries, and required emergency teams and police to clear and manage the scene. (PIC/ RDMC-TMC, Screengrabs)

The crash occurred around 7 am on NH-48, affecting traffic towards Mira Road and Gujarat. PIC/ RDMC-TMC

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The crash occurred around 7 am on NH-48, affecting traffic towards Mira Road and Gujarat. PIC/ RDMC-TMC
Emergency teams rushed to the scene, and officials confirmed there were no fatalities, though a few commuters sustained minor injuries

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Emergency teams rushed to the scene, and officials confirmed there were no fatalities, though a few commuters sustained minor injuries

The chain collision took place at a sharp curve near Gaimukh Ghat, with vehicles reportedly colliding head-on in quick succession, resulting in extensive damage

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The chain collision took place at a sharp curve near Gaimukh Ghat, with vehicles reportedly colliding head-on in quick succession, resulting in extensive damage

Videos from the site showed several cars badly mangled, with some almost completely crushed due to the impact

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Videos from the site showed several cars badly mangled, with some almost completely crushed due to the impact

The accident led to long traffic queues on Ghodbunder Road, a key arterial route connecting Thane, Mumbai’s western suburbs, and Gujarat

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The accident led to long traffic queues on Ghodbunder Road, a key arterial route connecting Thane, Mumbai’s western suburbs, and Gujarat

Commuters heading towards Mira Road and Gujarat faced significant delays during peak morning hours

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Commuters heading towards Mira Road and Gujarat faced significant delays during peak morning hours

Emergency response teams, including personnel from the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) and the Fire Brigade, were deployed to carry out rescue operations and remove damaged vehicles

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Emergency response teams, including personnel from the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) and the Fire Brigade, were deployed to carry out rescue operations and remove damaged vehicles

Traffic police managed congestion and diverted vehicles while clearance work continued to restore normal traffic flow

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Traffic police managed congestion and diverted vehicles while clearance work continued to restore normal traffic flow

A Tata container truck carrying an estimated 35–40 tonnes of cement bags was descending the Gaimukh ghat towards Thane when it allegedly rammed into vehicles travelling in the opposite direction towards Borivali due to oil spill from vehicles

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A Tata container truck carrying an estimated 35–40 tonnes of cement bags was descending the Gaimukh ghat towards Thane when it allegedly rammed into vehicles travelling in the opposite direction towards Borivali due to oil spill from vehicles

The truck driver reportedly fled the scene after the crash

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The truck driver reportedly fled the scene after the crash

Emergency teams from the Disaster Management Cell and the Fire Brigade quickly spread soil over the spilled oil to prevent further hazards

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Emergency teams from the Disaster Management Cell and the Fire Brigade quickly spread soil over the spilled oil to prevent further hazards

All accident-affected vehicles have now been moved to the roadside

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All accident-affected vehicles have now been moved to the roadside

Visuals from the scene reveal the severity of the Ghodbunder Road accident

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Visuals from the scene reveal the severity of the Ghodbunder Road accident

The visuals highlight the extensive damage caused by the crash

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The visuals highlight the extensive damage caused by the crash

The incident left four people injured and prompted an immediate emergency response

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The incident left four people injured and prompted an immediate emergency response

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