Pune Pickup Van Accident – On Monday, eight women lost their lives in a tragic accident after the pick-up truck they were riding in fell from a steep hillside. The van, which was carrying 40 people, mostly women and children, fell 25-30 feet after its driver lost control.
Initial police reports indicate that the victims were travelling to Khed Tehsil, Shree Kshetra Mahdev Kundeshwar temple, to celebrate the auspicious first Monday of Shravan. Around 1 pm, the accident happened. On the steep terrain of the hills, the van went off the road and fell.
Residents rushed to the scene to provide immediate aid to victims, alerting the authorities. Ten ambulances were dispatched to take the injured to hospitals nearby. A police officer reported that eight women had died, and another 29 were injured.
Narendra Modi sent his condolences and said, “Saddened at the deaths caused by the accident in Pune.” The Prime Minister also announced a Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia payment to the families of those who died through the National Relief Fund of the Prime Minister.
The tragic accident shows the risks of driving in unstable or overloaded vehicles, especially on difficult terrains such as hilly roads. To prevent future tragedies, authorities are encouraged to act immediately to improve road safety.
In deep grief, the victims’ families and communities are now in deep sorrow. They were on pilgrimage, offering prayers on a holy day. The government’s compensation is a tiny measure of comfort for those who have lost loved ones. However, it will never be enough to replace their lives.
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