Major Accident at Pune's Selfie Point Claims Five Lives
A devastating accident at Pune's notorious Navale Bridge selfie point resulted in five fatalities and left ten people injured on Thursday after eight vehicles collided and erupted in flames. The incident occurred at the Katraj Dehu Road Bypass section of the Pune-Bangalore Highway, turning the popular photography spot into a scene of tragedy.
Emergency Response and Rescue Operations
Pune police and emergency services immediately responded to the catastrophic scene where at least two vehicles were completely engulfed in fire. Multiple ambulances and fire tenders were pressed into action to control the blazing inferno and rescue survivors from the wreckage.
An officer from Pune City Police confirmed the severity of the situation, stating: "Within the jurisdiction of Sinhagad Police Station, an accident occurred on the Selfie Point on the highway involving around eight vehicles. About 15 people were injured, and all of them have been taken to the hospital by ambulance."
Official Confirmation and Historical Context
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sambhaji Kadam provided the grim death toll, confirming "at least five deaths have been reported so far" while assuring that all relevant agencies were actively responding to the emergency.
This tragic incident marks the second major accident at this dangerous stretch in recent years. In November 2022, the same area witnessed another severe collision when a truck rammed into at least 48 vehicles, heavily damaging 24 of them. That previous incident left approximately 20 people injured, with six requiring hospitalization while others received first aid treatment.
The recurring nature of accidents at this location has raised serious concerns about road safety measures and the risks associated with selfie points located along busy highways. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of Thursday's multi-vehicle collision while families mourn the loss of their loved ones in this preventable tragedy.
