In a shocking turn of events, on Monday evening, actor-couple Akshay Kumar and his wife, Twinkle Khanna, narrowly escaped a frightening road accident while they were returning to Mumbai. The accident occurred just hours after the couple landed in the city following a special trip abroad to mark their 25th wedding anniversary.
Akshay Kumar's SUV and security car met with a horrific accident
Several photos and videos have since surfaced on social media, showing horrific visuals from the accident spot.
As per various media reports, Akshay Kumar's security car collided with an auto-rickshaw near the actor's Juhu residence. A speeding Mercedes rammed into an auto-rickshaw, which then crashed into a vehicle from Akshay Kumar's security entourage. The impact caused the convoy vehicle to collide with the actor's SUV, resulting in a chain accident near the Silver Beach Café in Juhu.
Despite the collision, the auto driver and passenger, who were briefly trapped after their vehicle was crushed under the security car, were rescued moments later. Residents in the area witnessed Akshay and his staff jump out after being hit, lift the auto, and pull out both the driver and the passenger, bringing them to safety.
An eyewitness shared, "It was scary to see the accident, but thankfully everyone is safe."
All the people present inside the car are safe, with no serious injuries reported.
Akshay and Twinkle's wedding anniversary
On thier 25th anniversary, the couple had shared glimpses from their celebratory vacation on Instagram.
Twinkle had earlier posted a video of the couple paragliding, accompanied by a heartfelt message that read: "The best part of our marriage? We always encourage each other to fly. Sometimes literally, like today! Here's to 25 years of love, support and jumping off mountains @akshaykumar."
Akshay also shared a memory from their wedding day on Instagram and wrote, "When we got married this day in 2001, her mother had said, 'Beta, get ready to burst out laughing in the most weird situations because she'll do exactly that.' 25 years and I know ki meri mother-in-law kabhi jhooth nahi bolti hai... her daughter refuses to even walk straight... she prefers to dance through life instead From day one to year twenty-five, cheers to my lady who keeps me laughing, guessing and slightly anxious at times! Happy anniversary to us, Tina. 25 years of madness that we both love.."
