Chennai, Aug 2026 : A.R. Ameen, son of renowned music composer A.R. Rahman, escaped with minor injuries after the luxury car in which he was travelling collided with a cab near Olympia Tech Park in Chennai during the early hours of Monday.
According to police, the accident took place around 3.30 a.m. when Ameen and a friend were travelling towards Guindy along Jawaharlal Nehru Road, also known as the Inner Ring Road. As the vehicle approached the Olympia Tech Park area, a cab reportedly entered the main road from a side road, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.
The impact left Ameen and his friend with minor injuries. They were immediately taken to a private hospital, where doctors conducted medical examinations and provided necessary treatment. Both were subsequently discharged after doctors confirmed that their injuries were not serious.
A passenger travelling in the cab also sustained injuries in the accident. The injured passenger was taken to the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital for medical treatment and was later discharged.
Police said there were no reports of life-threatening injuries among any of those involved in the collision. However, both vehicles are understood to have suffered damage in the accident.
Personnel from the Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing (TIW) have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigators are examining how the cab entered Jawaharlal Nehru Road and whether factors such as speed or traffic violations contributed to the accident.
Police are also expected to examine CCTV footage from cameras installed in and around the Olympia Tech Park area. The footage could help investigators reconstruct the sequence of events and determine how the two vehicles collided.
Statements from the drivers and occupants of both vehicles are also expected to form part of the investigation. Since the accident occurred in the early hours, traffic on the major arterial road was relatively light at the time.
Jawaharlal Nehru Road, popularly known as the Inner Ring Road, is one of Chennai’s key traffic corridors and connects several residential, commercial and industrial areas. The road witnesses regular movement of vehicles throughout the day.
A.R. Ameen is a singer and performer who has been associated with several musical projects. He has also performed alongside his father, A.R. Rahman, at concerts and other musical events.
The Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing is continuing its inquiry to establish the exact cause of the accident and determine whether any violation of traffic rules played a role in the collision.
The incident caused concern among fans and well-wishers of the Rahman family, although the fact that Ameen and the other occupants suffered only minor injuries provided relief.
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