Updated On: 04 December, 2025 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
Deceased cabbie’s friend blames safety lapses, missing barriers, demolition work for mishap that led to his demise; Preliminary findings suggest negligence at a nearby under-construction bridge may have contributed to the accident.

The taxi that fell off the Bhaucha Dhakka ferry wharf in Mazagaon. Pics/By Special Arrangement
Precisely 16 days after a taxi fell off the Bhaucha Dhakka ferry wharf, killing 63-year-old driver Jayprakash Chhotelal Sharma, the Yellow Gate police registered an FIR on November 29 against two construction-site officials. Preliminary findings suggest negligence at a nearby under-construction bridge may have contributed to the accident.
The incident occurred late on November 13 near the new fish jetty. The stretch reportedly lacked barricades, warning signs, and reflectors despite ongoing demolition work. The route is heavily used by taxis, trucks, and harbour workers, particularly in the evening.