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Cyrus Mistry’s Car Was At 100 Kmph 5 Seconds Before Accident: Report

Cyrus Mistry and his friend Jehangir Pandole died in the Mercedes-Benz car crashNew Delhi: The Mercedes-Benz SUV in which Cyrus Mistry and three others were travelling was going at 100 kmph five seconds before the accident, the luxury carmaker said in its findings to the police.The SUV de-accelerated to 89 kmph when the driver, Anahita Pandole, a top gynaecologist in Mumbai, applied the brakes, Mercedes-Benz said in its report.Cyrus Mistry, scion of one of India's most illustrious business families who formerly headed Tata Sons, and his friend Jehangir Pandole were killed in the car crash in Maharashtra's Palghar. The two other passengers - Darius Pandole, the brother of Jehangir Pandole, and wife Anahita Pandole - are recovering in hospital.The SUV was fitted with a device that capture...
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“Not A Eulogy”: Arun Jaitley’s Daughter Pays Moving Tribute To Cyrus Mistry

Cyrus Mistry died in a car crash on Sunday. (PTI File Photo)Sonali Jaitley Bakhshi, the daughter of former Union minister Arun Jaitley, has paid heartfelt tribute to former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, who died in a car crash on Sunday. In a note posted on her official Twitter account, Mrs Bakhshi said when she heard about Mr Mistry's death, it took her "a few minutes to process". The death of the 54-year-old, scion of one of India's most illustrious business families - Shapoorji Pallonji Group - also shocked corporate India."They said the same thing, albeit in slightly different ways: 'It was too soon for him to go... he was a good man'," Mrs Bakhshi said in her tribute.Remembering with love, the wonderful #CyrusMistry... pic.twitter.com/KKeb8iKokZ— Sonali Jaitley Bakhshi (@sonalij...
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6Sep By adminNo Comments
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After Cyrus Mistry’s Death In Car Crash, Mercedes-Benz’s Statement

Mr Mistry was cremated on Tuesday.New Delhi: Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday said it is cooperating with the authorities investigating the car crash that led to the death of former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry.Mr Mistry (54) and his friend Jahangir Pandole were killed on Sunday afternoon when their Mercedes GLC 220d 4MATIC car hit a road divider in Palghar district of Maharashtra.Two other car occupants -- Anahita Pandole (55), who was at the wheel, and her husband Darius Pandole (60) -- suffered injuries and are admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai.Mr Mistry was cremated on Tuesday. The last rites were performed in an electric crematorium at Worli in central Mumbai."As a responsible brand respecting customer privacy, our team is cooperating with the authorities wh...
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Cyrus Mistry Had Head, Heart Injuries, Says Initial Autopsy

Cyrus Mistry was not wearing a seat belt when the Mercedes crashed, police saidMumbai: The primary post-mortem report of Cyrus Mistry, who was killed in a car accident last Sunday, revealed that the former Tata Sons Chairman had suffered injuries to his head and heart and had polytrauma, which occurs when a person sustains multiple injuries to vital internal organs. A final report, which will be out in two days, is expected to specify the exact cause of death. Eight samples were taken from Mr Mistry's body and the entire post-mortem was done on camera. The viscera samples have been preserved. His last rites were conducted at Worli crematorium in Mumbai earlier today.The well-known businessman and industry captain and his friend Jahangir Pandole died when their speeding car hit a divider...
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“Those In The Back Seat Feel They Don’t Need Seat Belts”: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said his ministry is in the process of trying to make six airbags mandatory for cars.New Delhi: With Cyrus Mistry's death in a car crash raising questions about car and road safety, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said any effort to check road accidents would be fruitless without the cooperation of people.Cyrus Mistry, 54, died after the car he was travelling in from Ahmedabad to Mumbai hit a road divider at high speed. The former Tata Sons chairman was in the backseat and not wearing a seat belt. The other passenger in the rear seat, Jehangir Pandole, was also killed."People think back-seaters are not supposed to wear seat belts. I don't want to make any comment on any accident. But people at the back think only front-seaters should wear belt. Both front-seaters an...
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Amul Pays Tribute To “Dynamic Businessman” Cyrus Mistry

Dairy brand Amul paid tribute to dynamic businessman Cyrus MistryThe sudden death of former Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry has left everyone in shock. He was killed in a road accident after his Mercedes car hit a divider in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Sunday, September 4. Dairy brand Amul has now dedicated its iconic topical to Mr Mistry. On Monday, Amul shared a monochrome topical on social media along with caption, “Tribute to a dynamic businessman...”  Amul shared a monochrome doodle that features an animated versions of the businessman. The caption read, “He still had miles to go, 1968-2022.”   See the post here: Along with Mr Mistry, Jehangir Pandole, Anahita Pandole, and Darius Pandole were present in the car. Jehangir Pandole, brother of Darius Pandole, is the other perso...
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How Cyrus Mistry’s Car Crashed And The Role Of Seat Belts

Cyrus Mistry, 54, was travelling in a Mercedes GLC Sports Utility Vehicle.New Delhi: A day after Cyrus Mistry's death in a car crash near Mumbai, investigators and experts tried to piece together what caused the accident and how it impacted the four people travelling in the car at the time.Cyrus Mistry, 54, was travelling in a Mercedes GLC Sports Utility Vehicle with Darius Pandole, a former independent director in the Tata Group, his wife Anahita Pandole and brother Jehangir Pandole when the accident took place.The car was smashed after it hit a road divider at high speed, killing the two people in the backseat, Cyrus Mistry and Jehangir Pandole.A video shows the interior of the car. Its airbags deployed upon impact, as they are designed to do.Four airbags could be seen - two airbags t...
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“A Friend, A Man Of Substance”: Harsh Goenka On Cyrus Mistry’s Death

Cyrus Mistry died in a road accident near Mumbai on Sunday.Businessman Harsh Goenka on Sunday took to Twitter to condole the death of former Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry. The RPG Chairman said that he was "sad" to hear the shocking news about his "friend". He fondly remembered Mr Mistry as "a gentleman and a man of substance". "He (Cyrus Mistry) was instrumental in creating the global construction giant Shapoorji Pallonji and ably led the Tata group," Mr Goenka tweeted. So sad to hear of the shocking news of the passing away of #CyrusMistry in an accident. He was a friend, a gentleman, a man of substance. He was instrumental in creating the global construction giant Shapoorji Pallonji and ably led the Tata group.— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) September 4, 2022In a separate tweet, using #...
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Cyrus Mistry Death: 5 Points On Why Wearing Seatbelt On Rear Seat Is Important

The rear seat belt is mandatory, according to Motor Vehicles Act. Preliminary investigations have revealed that former Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry, who died in a car accident on Sunday, was not wearing a seat belt. Mr Mistry was sitting in the back seat along with Jehangir Pandole. Here are 5 points on importance of rear seat belts:According to Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), wearing seat belt is mandatory for a passenger sitting on the rear seat. According to Rule 138 (3) of CMVR, persons "seated in the front seat or the persons occupying front facing rear seats" must wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. The government has given a provision in the motor vehicles rules to impose a fine of Rs 1,000 for tho...
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Anand Mahindra’s Pledge After Details Emerge On Cyrus Mistry’s Car Accident

Anand Mahindra urge everyone to take the pledge to wear seat belt even in the rear seat. (File)As the police investigated the car crash that killed former Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry, industrialist Anand Mahindra today posted a pledge that he said "we all owe our families". His tweet focused on reports that Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat and not wearing his seat belt at the time."I resolve to always wear my seat belt even when in the rear seat of the car. And I urge all of you to take that pledge too. We all owe it to our families," Anand Mahindra, the chairman of the Mahindra Group, wrote.I resolve to always wear my seat belt even when in the rear seat of the car. And I urge all of you to take that pledge too. We all owe it to our families. https://t.co/4jpeZtlsw0— anand mahindr...
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