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Two killed, one injured in BMW crash on Thane road divider

Yogesh Dighe, 26, and Rikeba Jacob, 24, lost their lives in a car accident on Mumbai-Vadodara highway close to Badlapur early Sunday morning. Police have opened a case of accidental death and are looking into whether the driver was intoxicated during the incident.

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Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Two killed, one injured in BMW crash on Thane road divider

Key Takeaways

  • The tragic car accident in Thane district occurred at 4 a.m. on the Mumbai-Vadodara highway.
  • Yogesh Dighe, 26, and Rikeba Jacob, 24, were identified as the deceased victims.
  • Anand, the third occupant, is hospitalized in Thane with serious injuries.
  • The BMW overturned multiple times after colliding with a road divider.
  • Authorities are investigating potential factors, including possible alcohol influence on the driver.

Two young men died,another seriously injured in tragic car crash in Thane district,Maharashtra early Sunday. Happened around 4 a.m. on Mumbai-Vadodara highway near Badlapur. Trio was returning from Titwala in speeding BMW.

The deceased: Yogesh Dighe,26,and Rikeba Jacob,24,both from Badlapur. Third occupant,Anand,is in Thane hospital now,getting treatment for injuries .

Driver lost control after hitting road divider. Car overturned several times before stopping. Impact left BMW in ruins . Nearby residents and passing motorists rushed to help,alerted authorities.

Bodies of Dighe and Jacob taken to government hospital for post-mortem. Case of accidental death registered. Investigation is ongoing,station house officer at Badlapur police confirmed.

Forensic team has been to crash site to gather evidence. Police examining all possible factors,including if driver was under alcohol's influence…

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