On the night of Monday, January 19, 2026, a frightening chain-reaction crash shook the busy streets of Juhu, Mumbai. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and his wife, Twinkle Khanna, narrowly escaped injury when their convoy was involved in a multi-vehicle collision. The couple was returning home from the Mumbai airport after a vacation abroad celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary when the “freak accident” occurred near the Silver Beach Café area.
How the collision happened?
The accident began not with the actor’s car, but with a speeding Mercedes traveling in the opposite direction. According to eyewitnesses and police reports, the Mercedes driver lost control and rammed into an auto-rickshaw. The force of this initial impact was so immense that it sent the rickshaw flying into the path of Akshay Kumar’s security entourage.
The chain reaction unfolded in seconds:
- The Mercedes struck the auto-rickshaw.
- The rickshaw smashed into the escort vehicle (a Toyota Innova) guarding the actor.
- The impact caused the security vehicle to overturn, eventually making contact with the SUV carrying Akshay and Twinkle.
Actor’s heroic response
While many celebrities might have stayed inside their vehicles for safety, Akshay Kumar did the opposite. Demonstrating the “real-life hero” persona he often portrays on screen, Akshay immediately stepped out of his SUV to help.
Eyewitnesses praised the actor for his quick thinking. Along with his security staff and local bystanders, Akshay helped lift parts of the mangled auto-rickshaw to free the driver and a passenger who were trapped inside. He remained on the scene, ensuring the injured received water and immediate attention until medical help arrived.
“It was scary to see the accident, but thankfully everyone is safe. Akshay didn’t hesitate to help,” noted one local resident who witnessed the rescue.
Aftermaths
The Juhu Police reached the spot shortly after 8:30 PM to clear the wreckage and manage the resulting traffic congestion. Authorities have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the driver of the Mercedes that triggered the pile-up.
While the police have not yet filed an official FIR against specific individuals pending further statements, they are reviewing CCTV footage from the Gandhi gram Road area to determine the exact speed of the vehicles involved.
