Hema Malini Accident: Blame game begins; actress breaks silence, shocks all

Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 15:07 [IST]

Mumbai, July 8: Days after her return to Mumbai, actress-turned-BJP MP Hema Malini finally broke her silence about the fatal accident in which a child died.

4-year-old Sonam along with her family members was travelling in an Alto car which collided with Hema Malini's Mercedes at Dausa, Rajasthan. All passengers in both cars including the actress received injuries. Unfortunately, Sonam succumbed to her injuries.

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Now, days after the accident, Hema Malini on Wednesday, July 8 broke her silence while writing on micro-blogging site Twitter. She tweeted, "My heart goes out to the child who unnecessarily lost her life and the family members who have been injured in the accident."

"How I wish the girl's father had followed the traffic rules - thn this accident could have been averted & the lil one's life safe!."

While the actress accused the father of the child of violating traffic rules, the father earlier had claimed that his child could have been saved if she was taken to hospital along with the actress.

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Sonam's father Hanuman Mahajan, who too was admitted to hospital after the accident, was quoted as saying, "My little girl died in the lap of her mother in car. ...Had she (Sonam) been taken to the hospital along with Hema Malini, she would have been saved.."

He also claimed that while a doctor took Hema Malini to Fortis Hospital, his family members left bleeding in the cashed car on the road for 20-25 minutes.

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He was also quoted as saying, "We all were attended by Dausa Police, and SMS hospital had poor condition to tackle our injuries."

Here it can be mentioned that Hema Malini too received serious injuries. She had undergone surgery at Fortis Hospital. Accompanied by her daughter Esha Deol and son-in-lawBharat Takhtani, the 66-year-old MP reached Mumbai on Saturday, July 4.

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While writing on Twitter, the actress also lashed at out media. She wrote, "As for the sensation-hungry media & a few members of the public who had a field day maligning me even when I was helpless & in deep trauma."

Continuing her previous tweet, she also added, "who actually & unbelievably stooped to the lowest levels of human decency, I can only say "Shame on u" & "God Bless"!"

Im touched & overwhelmed by the many msgs & calls frm well wishers in India & frm the world over. I thank each one of u frm the bottom of..
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 7, 2015

my heart for ur genuine concern & prayers which have helped in my recovery frm the nightmare & trauma Ive undergone. Love u all
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 7, 2015

Just going thro ur replies!The accident has shown me how much u ppl love me & care for my welfare. All my years spent in the entertainment..
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 7, 2015

As for the sensation-hungry media & a few members of the public who had a field day maligning me even when I was helpless &in deep trauma..
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 7, 2015

...who actually & unbelievably stooped to the lowest levels of human decency, I can only say "Shame on u" &"God Bless"!
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 7, 2015

My heart goes out to the child who unnecessarily lost her life and the family members who have been injured in the accident. Contd
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 8, 2015

(Contd) How I wish the girls father had followed the traffic rules - thn this accident could have been averted & the lil ones life safe!
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 8, 2015

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