Cyrus Mistry, the former chairman of Tata Sons, has died in a road accident today (Sunday) after his car collided with a divider on a bridge near Charoti in Maharashtra's Palghar district.
Left: Site of Accident. Right: Cyrus Mistry
There were four people in the vehicle (Mercedes car), two of whom died on the spot, including Mistry. While the others were rushed to the hospital.
Mistry was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.
He is survived by his wife and two sons. One of his close family friends said that Mistry’s family members were abroad for a function.
On learning about the incident, Union ministers and other politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their shock and said: "The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace."
While the bodies of the two deceased persons have been kept at Kasa in Palghar district, those who sustained injuries are being shifted to Rambo hospital in Vapi, Gujarat.
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