The Saint Makhdoom Ali Mahimi flyover, popularly known as JJ flyover, which saves motorists a good 25 minutes, has now become a veritable death trap
The 2.4 km overpass connects Mazgaon to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, helping motorists skip the busy streets of Mohammed Ali Road, Abdul Rehman Street and Bhendi Bazar
The flyover has another deadly element — the S-bend near the Mandvi telephone exchange, which is so sharp that motorists and bikers are sometimes unable to control their vehicles, with fatal consequences
A warning sign put up there is so close to the danger spot that motorists spot it only when it is too late
In January this year, a Motorcyclist and pillion rider lost their lives after crashing into the railing of JJ flyover
An eyewitness said the motorcyclist had been riding recklessly and overtaking motorists at the time of the incident
The deceased were residents of Sakinaka, and Salkar was a cinematographer and videographer by profession
According to officials, they were travelling towards south Mumbai and riding recklessly, causing their bike to skid nearly 40 metres
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