Six Lives Lost in Horrific Highway Collision
A devastating road accident claimed six lives and left at least eight people injured on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway near Navale Bridge on Thursday evening. The tragedy unfolded when a container truck lost control, triggering a chain reaction collision that involved multiple vehicles.
Chaotic Scene as Vehicles Catch Fire
According to officials, the out-of-control container truck smashed into several other vehicles, with two to three heavy vehicles subsequently bursting into flames. Disturbing videos from the accident site showed a passenger car completely crushed between two burning container trucks, highlighting the severity of the impact.
The injured victims were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Pune police DCP Sambhaji Kadam confirmed that authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident while prioritizing immediate care for the wounded.
Emergency Response and Traffic Chaos
The fire department deployed water tankers to the location, with firefighters working tirelessly to bring the massive blaze under control. The catastrophic incident caused significant disruption to traffic flow, resulting in a massive jam on the crucial highway connecting two major cities.
DCP Kadam emphasized, "We are probing how the accident happened. Currently, our priority is to ensure that the injured people receive immediate treatment in the hospital." The statement underscores the dual focus on rescue operations and determining what led to this fatal roadway disaster.
