Swift crash in Mumbai leaves 2 dead - Team-BHP

BunnyPunia · 8th October 2007, 10:12

Yes this is a maruti swift, involved in a horrific crash yesterday. 2 youngsters died, while 2 other sustained injuries. Read more at http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpa...2535446ead4d8c

emkay456 · 8th October 2007, 10:15

Now we know if a Swift crashes at 140 kph what will be the shape it gets into. I had to read the news report to make out its a Swift. I suppose Maruti can learn and improve the safety features.
Deliberately not commenting on the dead persons, because driving at 140 at Dahisar on the Western Express was committing suicide I suppose.

hellstar · 8th October 2007, 10:22

Oh my god look at the wreckage ! May the souls rest in peace ! i pray for the families who , brought up these kids with love and care and then gave them money to buy and drive cars fast and reckless like this.

anupmathur · 8th October 2007, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by emkay456

I suppose Maruti can learn and improve the safety features.

Which particular ones do you have in mind?

Jaggu · 8th October 2007, 10:37

may the souls rest in peace. and i guess the emergency services have chopped the mangled car up to rescue the occupants.

diabloo · 8th October 2007, 10:53

Did you see the speedo when the accident happened? Nobody can help if morons are behind the wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emkay456

Now we know if a Swift crashes at 140 kph what will be the shape it gets into. I had to read the news report to make out its a Swift. I suppose Maruti can learn and improve the safety features.
Deliberately not commenting on the dead persons, because driving at 140 at Dahisar on the Western Express was committing suicide I suppose.

drifter · 8th October 2007, 11:03

The swift is a safe car by modern standards, but the car got hit from the side. If you hit a pole sideways at such speeds, no car can protect you.

May their souls rest in peace.

Drifter

hvkumar · 8th October 2007, 11:06

This is one of many accidents in Bombay region involving Swifts and several have resulted in fatalities. Looks like there are some fatal weak spots in the Swift - after seeing a few of the past accidents, I advise all my friends to avoid buying Swifts for safety reasons.

bblost · 8th October 2007, 11:06

Did this car have some performance mods?

I saw it on TV, and was not sure if it was a NOS kit or something else.
Also noticed a K&N filter sticker in the rear.

diabloo · 8th October 2007, 11:15

Did this car had ABS/Airbags?
If yes, even with ABS/Airbags, Swift is a sitting duck.
If no, without ABS/Aigbags, Swift is a sitting duck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

This is one of many accidents in Bombay region involving Swifts and several have resulted in fatalities. Looks like there are some fatal weak spots in the Swift - after seeing a few of the past accidents, I advise all my friends to avoid buying Swifts for safety reasons.

rks · 8th October 2007, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

This is one of many accidents in Bombay region involving Swifts and several have resulted in fatalities. Looks like there are some fatal weak spots in the Swift - after seeing a few of the past accidents, I advise all my friends to avoid buying Swifts for safety reasons.

My impression also is that the Swift is nowhere near as maneuverable as my Santro, based on my Pune-Mumbai drives. The Swift should not be given to youngsters as it is apparently more difficult to control at high speed. They should start with cars like Santro or Alto, which are much easier cars to drive.

megger · 8th October 2007, 11:21

Only safety accessory that can possibly help with such cases is a speed limiter.

Ram · 8th October 2007, 11:24

The western world has such a thing as breakaway telephone poles and breakaway streetlight poles. These absorb the impact of a car hitting them and breakaway on impact.

Breakaway poles were developed in USA in the late 1980s under a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sponsored research project.
The resulting design, called the Hawkins Breakaway System (HBS), was successfully crash tested at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI).
By 1986 these poles were selectively implemented all over.

I have seen utility poles in the US with crash cushions in front of them.

A breakaway utility pole should generally be installed at a location where existing utility poles have been involved in accidents, or where the potential for such accidents is very great.

anupmathur · 8th October 2007, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

This is one of many accidents in Bombay region involving Swifts and several have resulted in fatalities. Looks like there are some fatal weak spots in the Swift - after seeing a few of the past accidents, I advise all my friends to avoid buying Swifts for safety reasons.

Here is the way I look at it:
The Swift has had great appeal for the younger generation.
It is a powerful car.
I would expect the fate to be much the same with any other equally well endowed car.
The 'fault' lies elsewhere.

simply_sunny001 · 8th October 2007, 11:34

Holy Crap

the wreckage looks horrible,cant makeout that its a swift(without the report)

maybe the driver was drunken,or maybe some crazy driving

8th October 2007, 10:12	#1 (permalink)
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 641 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (3)	Swift crash in Mumbai leaves 2 dead Yes this is a maruti swift, involved in a horrific crash yesterday. 2 youngsters died, while 2 other sustained injuries. Read more at http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpa...2535446ead4d8c

8th October 2007, 10:37	#5 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,627	may the souls rest in peace. and i guess the emergency services have chopped the mangled car up to rescue the occupants. __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

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drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,338 View My Garage	The swift is a safe car by modern standards, but the car got hit from the side. If you hit a pole sideways at such speeds, no car can protect you. May their souls rest in peace. Drifter __________________ Slow Everything Down And Feel Like God - Tata Safari

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hvkumar Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,115	This is one of many accidents in Bombay region involving Swifts and several have resulted in fatalities. Looks like there are some fatal weak spots in the Swift - after seeing a few of the past accidents, I advise all my friends to avoid buying Swifts for safety reasons. __________________ Kumar 2005 Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 1999 Daewoo Matiz SE 1994 Mahindra Commander 1986 TVS Suzuki AX100

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bblost BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 587 View My Garage	Did this car have some performance mods? I saw it on TV, and was not sure if it was a NOS kit or something else. Also noticed a K&N filter sticker in the rear. __________________ Be your own Hero. RE TBird 2003, no speedo, no range limits. Wagon R, 2004.

8th October 2007, 10:15	#2 (permalink)
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 79	Now we know if a Swift crashes at 140 kph what will be the shape it gets into. I had to read the news report to make out its a Swift. I suppose Maruti can learn and improve the safety features. Deliberately not commenting on the dead persons, because driving at 140 at Dahisar on the Western Express was committing suicide I suppose.

8th October 2007, 10:22	#3 (permalink)
hellstar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 331	Oh my god look at the wreckage ! May the souls rest in peace ! i pray for the families who , brought up these kids with love and care and then gave them money to buy and drive cars fast and reckless like this.

8th October 2007, 11:21	#12 (permalink)
megger BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111	Only safety accessory that can possibly help with such cases is a speed limiter.

8th October 2007, 11:24	#13 (permalink)
Ram Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, Pune, München Posts: 1,534 View My Garage	Breakaway Utility Poles The western world has such a thing as breakaway telephone poles and breakaway streetlight poles. These absorb the impact of a car hitting them and breakaway on impact. Breakaway poles were developed in USA in the late 1980s under a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sponsored research project. The resulting design, called the Hawkins Breakaway System (HBS), was successfully crash tested at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). By 1986 these poles were selectively implemented all over. I have seen utility poles in the US with crash cushions in front of them. A breakaway utility pole should generally be installed at a location where existing utility poles have been involved in accidents, or where the potential for such accidents is very great. __________________ Before you begin scrambling up the ladder of success, make sure that it is leaning against the right building.

8th October 2007, 11:34	#15 (permalink)
simply_sunny001 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 590 View My Garage	Holy Crap the wreckage looks horrible,cant makeout that its a swift(without the report) maybe the driver was drunken,or maybe some crazy driving

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