Multiple Crashes Across India Kill Two, Injure 18
Multiple Crashes Across India Kill Two, Injure 18
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The Pune crash occurred at about 12:10 a.m. near Laxmi Lodge at Dari Pool. The two people who later died were identified as Hridaynath Mohan Gaikwad, 47, of Jogeshwari East, Mumbai, and Anandibai Ramchandra Wadkar, 50, of Nerul.
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Police detained the Pune truck’s owner, Sandeep Gorakh Suryawanshi, and formed teams to arrest the alleged driver, Pramod Vitthal Wagh. A case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act.
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In the Sonapur crash, the vehicle was identified as a Maxximo passenger vehicle bearing registration number AS01SC1587. Local residents rescued the injured and transported them to Sonapur District Hospital in private four-wheelers after criticizing an alleged delay of more than 30 minutes by the toll-plaza ambulance.
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The Sonapur crash followed an earlier incident in which six people were killed, prompting protests by residents and organizations demanding immediate road repairs; reports said the road’s condition remained unchanged despite those demands.
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A separate crash near Pillar No. 40 on Hyderabad’s PVNR Express Highway prompted traffic police to deploy personnel, regulate traffic and advise motorists to slow down, avoid unnecessary stops and use alternate routes where possible.
Two people died and 18 were injured across three separate highway crashes in India this week. In Pune, a truck rammed another truck on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway at 12:10 a.m. on September 13, forcing both vehicles into oncoming traffic and triggering collisions with two cars. Live Research reports that Hridaynath Mohan Gaikwad, 47, of Mumbai, and Anandibai Ramchandra Wadkar, 50, of Navi Mumbai, died from their injuries. A second crash on Assam's National Highway 27 near Sonapur left six people injured, with local residents criticizing a 30-minute delay in emergency ambulance response.
The crashes have renewed urgent calls for better road maintenance and faster emergency response. Assam's highway has seen multiple fatal accidents in recent weeks. Live Research noted that an earlier August 31 crash on the same route killed seven people, prompting widespread protests demanding immediate road repairs. The Pune incident has led police to detain the truck's owner and hunt for the driver on charges including reckless driving and negligence.
Truck Collision Triggers Deadly Pileup on Pune Highway
An Ashok Leyland truck struck an Eicher truck from behind near Laxmi Lodge at Dari Pool on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway, Live Research reports. The impact sent both trucks into oncoming traffic, where they smashed into a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and a Tata Altroz. The crash killed two people and left 12 injured, with three in critical condition. Police detained truck owner Sandeep Gorakh Suryawanshi, 45, and launched a search for driver Pramod Vitthal Wagh, 40, from Satara district.
Senior Police Inspector Sharad Ambegave confirmed the crash sequence and vehicle damage. Live Research states that authorities filed a case under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act. The incident marks another tragedy on a stretch known for dangerous gradients and heavy truck traffic between Pune and Bengaluru.
Assam Highway Crash Hampered by Slow Emergency Response
A Mahindra Maxximo passenger vehicle crashed into a highway divider on Assam's National Highway 27 near Sonapur on September 10. The vehicle, traveling from Jagiroad toward Guwahati, injured six people, including one in critical condition. Live Research reports that local residents rescued the injured and drove them to Sonapur District Hospital in private vehicles after waiting more than 30 minutes for a toll-plaza ambulance.
Residents strongly criticized the toll plaza's emergency operations, pointing out the dangerous gap in medical response. Live Research notes this crash followed an earlier fatal accident on the same highway that killed seven people on August 31. That earlier incident had prompted protests demanding urgent road repairs, but conditions reportedly remained unchanged.
Road Neglect and Safety Failures Spark Wider Concerns
The Sonapur stretch of National Highway 27 has become a dangerous corridor. Live Research reports that speed, poor road conditions, and potholes account for most accident deaths along Assam highways. The state sees over 3,000 annual road accident deaths. Despite the August 31 crash that killed seven people and public outrage, road repairs never happened, directly contributing to the September 10 crash.
A third crash occurred near Pillar No. 40 on Hyderabad's PVNR Express Highway on September 11. Live Research reports that traffic police deployed personnel and advised motorists to slow down and use alternate routes. The recurring pattern points to systemic failures: poor road maintenance, inadequate emergency response, and heavy truck traffic on poorly designed corridors. Authorities now face pressure to conduct urgent safety audits and reform emergency protocols.
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