A severe road accident took place in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district when a high-speed private bus lost control, crashed through the protective bridge railing, and plunged into the gorge below. The tragic mishap resulted in the death of one female passenger on the spot, while 20 other commuters sustained severe injuries.
Rescue and Relief Operations
Immediately following the crash, local residents rushed to the scene to render assistance. They promptly extracted the trapped passengers from the damaged bus and arranged for their transport to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Upon receiving news of the incident, local police authorities and emergency rescue teams reached the location to coordinate further relief efforts. Police have dispatched the victim's body for a post-mortem examination and initiated an inquiry into the crash.
Rising Road Mishaps in the State
This tragic event highlights a concerning trend of serious traffic accidents across various parts of Maharashtra in recent months. Previously in October, a deadly collision occurred in the Majalgaon taluka of Beed district along the Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway. In that instance near Shindewadi Phata around 11 AM, a State Transport (ST) bus collided head-on with a car, claiming the lives of 5 worshippers traveling to Tuljapur for religious visits.
