Popular actor-performer Nora Fatehi met with an unfortunate car accident on Saturday while she was en route to the Sunburn Music Festival in Mumbai. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM on Link Road in the suburban Amboli area.
Details of the Collision
According to the Mumbai Police, the vehicle carrying the actress was struck by another car allegedly driven by a 27-year-old identified as Vinay Sakpal. Preliminary investigations suggest the motorist was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
- The Accused: The driver has been arrested and charged under sections related to rash driving and driving under the influence (DUI).
- The Impact: Nora's car sustained significant damage, and the actress was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for a medical evaluation.
Medical Update: "A Slight Concussion"
While fans were initially panicked by the news, doctors have confirmed that Nora is out of danger. A CT scan was conducted to rule out internal bleeding or any hemorrhagic injury.
"Doctors confirmed that Nora sustained a slight concussion from the impact. She was given first aid and kept under observation for a short duration before being discharged," a source close to the actress stated.
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
In a testament to her professionalism, Nora chose to fulfill her commitments despite medical advice to rest. Later that evening, she appeared alongside international DJ David Guetta at the Sunburn Festival to tease her upcoming global single, which features collaborations with Guetta and American singer Ciara.
Nora's team has assured well-wishers that she is physically stable and recovering well. The actress recently made headlines for her US television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has several high-profile projects like Kanchana 4 and KD: The Devil in the pipeline.