Late on January 19, 2026, around 9 PM, a convoy of vehicles transporting Akshay Kumar's crew had an accident with an auto-rickshaw in the Juhu district of Mumbai. Fortunately, both Akshay and Twinkle were not injured, as they were traveling separately and their car only sustained minor damages during this incident. The auto-driver and passenger were both injured and taken to the hospital, and fortunately there was no loss of life as a result of this incident. Viral videos of the chaos that ensued around the Silver Beach Cafe show bystanders trying to help the trapped driver escape. The police quickly responded to the call, and are currently investigating if the driver of the convoy vehicle was speeding because they had to maneuver through a congested area created by an event taking place in the vicinity.
Collision Sequence Unfolds on Busy Juhu Road
Eyewitnesses near Juhu Beach described a speeding Mercedes striking the auto first, sending it flipping into Akshay's trailing Innova security SUV. The mangled rickshaw pinned the driver briefly; locals and team members pulled him free before ambulances arrived. Traffic congestion and double-parking worsened the pile-up, common in the area's nightlife stretch. Akshay stepped out promptly to check victims, sources say, as anti-corruption chief Vishwas Nangare Patil oversaw initial response. No FIR filed yet; focus on medical aid and statements.
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Akshay Kumar's car met with an accident, #AkshayKumar was uninjured, but the Auto was badly damaged. pic.twitter.com/LcHqcykl0c
Akshay and Family Safe Amid Fan Worries
Akshay, fresh from airport with Twinkle after likely shoots, led the convoy homeward. Their lead car felt minor nudge; kids Aarav and Nitara stayed safe. Team yet to comment officially, but insiders confirm all clear. Videos capture shouts, flashing lights—public praised Akshay's calm handling, rushing aid over fleeing.
Juhu Roads: Nighttime Hazards Highlighted
Juhu evenings mix beach crowds, events like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's gathering, and celeb traffic—prime for mishaps. Double-parking by cafes, rash driving plague the zone; recent data shows 20% Mumbai accidents here from speeding. Auto drivers, ferrying night workers, bear brunt—helmet laws lax for three-wheelers. Mumbai Police logs 500+ such collisions yearly; probes often cite fatigue or signals.
Actor Akshay Kumar’s security car overturned after colliding with an auto-rickshaw in Mumbai | WATCH pic.twitter.com/8l4yhFoEiX
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Bystanders and Response Steps
Footage shows 20-30 helpers lifting wreckage, calling 108 ambulances. Traffic diverted; event paused briefly. Victim statuses stable per updates—no critical reports morning after. Akshay's team coordinated quietly, avoiding media scrum.
Celeb Convoys Under Scrutiny Again
Bollywood stars use 4-6 vehicle escorts for privacy—Innova for staff, SUVs ahead/behind. Past incidents like Salman Khan's 2024 Bandra scrape spotlighted protocol gaps: speed limits ignored, signals jumped. Guidelines urge minimal fleets, trained drivers; violations draw fines. Akshay's Housefull 5 shoot looms; no delays signaled.
Public Safety Echoes in Viral Clips
Videos racked 5 million views overnight, sparking calls for dashcams, better lighting. Juhu BMC plans patrols; auto unions demand insurance hikes. Fans relieved, trending #PrayForAkshaySafety briefly.
Probes and Precedents Guide Next Steps
Police statements expected Tuesday; CCTV footage key. Similar 2023 Ranbir convoy clip led training mandates. Akshay's action films underscore irony—real roads riskier than sets.
