Palasner– A horrible tragedy happened on Tuesday, claiming at least 15 lives and injuring nearly 20 more. The incident occurred on the Mumbai-Agra Highway in Maharashtra’s Dhule district when a container truck collided with four vehicles and crashed into a hotel.
According to Maharashtra Highway Police, the unfortunate event unfolded around 10:45 am near Palasner village on the highway in Dhule. Initial reports suggest that the brakes of the container truck failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle’s wheels. As a result, the truck collided with two motorcycles, a car, and another container from the rear before crashing into a hotel near a bus stop and overturning.
Tragically, the victims were individuals waiting at the bus stop when the accident occurred. Authorities were promptly alerted, and the police swiftly arrived at the scene. The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals in Shirpur and Dhule for urgent medical attention. There has been no official release regarding the information on the victims’ identities involved in this unfortunate occurrence.
Investigations must be carried out with utmost dedication to understand the events that unfolded during this incident accurately. The impact caused by such a distressful accident serves as a sad reminder underscoring how essential it is to collectively emphasise road safety measures while maintaining continuous efforts to prevent any similarly devastating occurrences ahead. Reflecting remarkable commitment during these difficult times, local governing bodies and relevant law enforcement organisations are actively unravelling precise details surrounding these events and providing much-needed support for those affected and their respective families.