Three Indian-origin women lost their lives after the BMW 5 Series they were travelling in left the southbound carriageway of the A46 between Thrussington and Sileby (United Kingdom) in the early hours of 13 December 2025, an inquest has heard.
Virashi Chauhan, 39, Neeru Patel, 42, and Bhamini Karsan, 42, all died at the scene of the crash. A fourth occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
As per the Daily Mail report, the inquest revealed the blue BMW left the road at around 1am. Leicestershire Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances, and the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Ms Chauhan, from Syston, worked as a company secretary. Ms Patel, from Thurmaston, was a marketing manager, while Ms Karsan, also from Syston, was an office administrator.
Assistant Area Coroner Sophie Lomas adjourned the inquests into the three women’s deaths until 22 July for a review hearing, noting that post-mortem examinations had been completed within a week of the crash. She expressed her “sincere condolences” to the families.
Daily Mail further reports that following the incident, a 37-year-old woman was taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has since been released under investigation.
Tributes from the women’s families highlighted their warmth and devotion. Ms Patel was remembered for “a life rooted in love, compassion, and quiet faith, devoted above all to her family and to caring for others,” while Ms Karsan was described as having a “warm and bubbly personality and her kindness to others.” Ms Chauhan was praised as a “beloved wife, devoted mother and cherished daughter.”
The families asked for privacy as they grieve the loss of their loved ones.
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