Two people dead as car hits divider

Two people died and three got injured in a road accident today early morning, said police.

The deceased were identified as Atul Bansode and Jeevan Bede.

The three injured persons -- Suresh Bede, Ranjit Bede and Ravi Bede -- were admitted to Rajawadi Hospital.

According to the police, the speeding car, driven by Atul, hit a road divider in Pant Nagar area of suburban Ghatkopar at around 2.30 am.

After hitting the divider, the car rammed into a streetlight pole.