Cyrus Mistry, Ex Tata Sons Chairman, Dies In Accident Near Mumbai

Cyrus Mistry Dies, who succeeded Ratan Tata as chairman of the conglomerate but was later ousted in India's most high-profile boardroom coup

Cyrus Mistry Dies
Cyrus Mistry Dies

Cyrus Mistry Dies, who succeeded Ratan Tata as chairman of the conglomerate but was later ousted in India’s most high-profile boardroom coup, was killed in a car accident in Maharashtra’s Palghar on Sunday, said police.

Cyrus Mistry Dies

Mr Mistry was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a Mercedes car, it added.

Two other persons travelling with him, including the car driver, were injured. All the injured persons have been shifted to a hospital in Gujarat.

Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar’s daughter, has tweeted condolences.

Cyrus Mistry Dies

“Devastating News My Brother Cyrus Mistry passed away. Can’t believe it. Rest in Peace Cyrus,” said a shocked Ms Sule.

Photos from the crash site show the broken remains of a silver Mercedes car. The accident happened when the car rammed into a road divider in the Charoti area of ​​Palghar, 135 km from Mumbai.

Cyrus Mistry Dies

Palghar district superintendent of police Balasaheb Patil said, “The accident happened around 3.15 pm, when Mistry was on his way from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. The accident happened on a bridge over the Surya river. It seems to be an accident.”

Cyrus Mistry Dies

Two other people traveling with him, including the driver of the car, were injured. All the injured have been admitted to a hospital in Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in mourning the loss of the business tycoon, calling it a “huge loss” to the world of commerce and industry.

Cyrus Mistry Dies

“The untimely demise of Mr. Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in the economic power of India. His passing is a great loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. In peace,” PM Modi tweeted.