Mumbai: Yuva Sena leader Aditya Thackeray escaped unhurt when his vehicle was hit by a speeding car, which jumped a traffic signal here on Sunday afternoon, an aide said.
Thackeray, 26, was driving down in his BMW in Kalanagar area of Bandra East when a Maruti Alto suddenly jumped a signal and rammed into his car from the front side.
A shaken Aditya got off unhurt from the vehicle which sustained damage in the crash.
Eyewitnesses and police officials said that the driver of the Maruti Alto took responsibility for his rash driving and a complaint was lodged with Kherwadi police station.
Later, Thackeray tweeted the news of the incident: "Thank you for your concern and calls. I met with an accident after being hit by a speeding car that jumped a signal at Kalangar junction."
"Everyone is safe and sound. The car that jumped the signal is fine too. Thank you for the prayers and good wishes that keep us safe," he tweeted.

Yuva Sena leader Aditya Thackeray (file photo)