Fatal Bus Accident Claims One Life Near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A tragic bus plunge into a drain results in one death and 25 injuries on the Pune-Nagpur route.
A 25-year-old man died after a bus fell into a drain near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
25 passengers sustained injuries, with one in critical condition.
Traffic was severely disrupted on the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna highway following the incident.
In a tragic incident early Saturday, a private sleeper bus traveling from Pune to Nagpur plunged into a 20-foot-deep drain after crashing through a bridge railing on the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna highway. The accident resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man and injuries to 25 other passengers.
The bus was carrying a total of 26 individuals, including 14 men, nine women, and two children, at the time of the accident. One male passenger suffered critical injuries and succumbed shortly after being transported to a hospital. The remaining passengers experienced varying degrees of injuries, with at least one reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency responders from the Chikalthana police station arrived promptly at the scene. They broke the bus's windows to rescue those trapped inside and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for urgent care. The deceased has been identified only by his first name, Sai, and his body has been sent to the Government Medical College and Hospital for a postmortem examination. Authorities are working to confirm his full identity through his colleagues.
The accident caused significant traffic disruptions on the busy highway, leading to a backlog of vehicles on both sides. To alleviate congestion, police diverted traffic to alternate routes and implemented one-way movement. Two cranes were utilized to extract the damaged bus from the drain, while police cleared debris and broken bridge railing from the roadway to restore normal traffic flow.
As investigations continue, the exact cause of the accident remains undetermined. Authorities are working diligently to gather more information and ensure the safety of travelers on this route.
