Fatal crash on Maharashtra highway: Bus-truck collision during overtaking claims five lives
मुख्य बातें
- •The accident occurred on Maharashtra’s National Highway 548 at 8:45 a.m.
- •Five people died, ten were injured; both vehicle drivers fled the scene.
- •Preliminary investigations indicate the crash was caused by improper overtaking, with speed and distance violations.
- •Traffic on the highway was severely affected, with delays lasting several hours.
- •Police have urged strict adherence to traffic regulations.
A horrific road accident occurred on a major highway in Maharashtra this morning. A bus traveling at 90 km/h and a truck coming from the opposite direction collided head-on while attempting an overtaking maneuver. The crash claimed the lives of four passengers from the bus and the truck driver on the spot, while ten other passengers and the truck’s helper sustained serious injuries. According to police, the incident took place at 8:45 a.m. on National Highway 548 in Mohol taluka, Solapur district.
Immediately after the crash, police, fire brigade personnel, and ambulances rushed to the scene. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving treatment. Police reported that the bus driver and the truck owner were both absconding at the time of the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest that reckless overtaking caused the accident, with excessive speed and traffic rule violations identified as contributing factors. Police have recorded statements from witnesses and are conducting a detailed examination of the crash site.
