Cyrus Mistry death: Mercedes experts from Hong Kong arrive in Mumbai to investigate car crash

Following Cyrus Mistry's accident which resulted in the death of the Indian business tycoon earlier this month, a team of Mercedes experts arrived in Mumbai from Hong Kong on Tuesday. The crew reached the Mercedes showroom in Thane for a detailed investigation of the car Mistry was travelling in. Following the investigation, the team will submit a report to Mercedes Benz about the findings of the investigation.

Mistry's car was said to have hit a road divider on September 4 and the former Tata Sons chairman died following the accident. Mistry was travelling with three other people, out of which only two survived the crash. Mercedes Benz has previously said it will provide 'clarifications' to the officials wherever required.

"As a responsible brand respecting customer privacy, our team is cooperating with the authorities where possible, and we will provide any clarifications to them directly as required. We will continue our ongoing efforts to increase road safety awareness as a responsible manufacturer while equipping our vehicles with the latest safety features and technologies," read a statement from Mercedes-Benz India.

The company has also expressed grief over the untimely demise of the Indian business tycoon. “We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mr Cyrus Mistry and Mr Jehangir Pandole in the unfortunate road accident. At the same time we are glad to learn that Ms Anahita Pandole and Mr Darius Pandole are recovering,” the statement added.

Following the incident, the Police asked several serious questions related to the matter from the German luxury auto brand, “Why do not the airbags open? Was there any mechanical fault in the vehicle? What was the tire pressure?” Answers to this and more will only be revealed after the details investigation currently being done by the team of experts from Hong Kong.