Four Men Die in Early Morning Nashik Road Accident
A tragic head-on collision claimed four lives on Monday morning in Nashik district. The accident involved a private luxury bus and a pickup truck near Varhane village on the Manmad road.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The crash occurred when the bus driver attempted to overtake another vehicle. He lost control and rammed directly into the oncoming pickup. Police confirmed the sequence of events.
Inspector Preetam Chaudhary from Malegaon taluka police station provided details. He stated the bus driver caused the accident during the overtaking maneuver. The pickup bore the full impact of the collision.
Victims and Immediate Aftermath
All four deceased men were traveling in the pickup truck. Three were local residents from Amanpura in Malegaon. They were heading to Pune to sell jute bags. The fourth victim worked as a cleaner on the private bus.
Local residents and police personnel rushed to the spot immediately. They transported the seriously injured victims to Malegaon General Hospital. Doctors declared all four men dead upon arrival. The pickup truck sustained massive damage in the crash.
Injured Passengers and Investigation
Approximately ten passengers from the luxury bus escaped with minor injuries. Inspector Chaudhary confirmed these individuals did not require hospital referral. They continued their journey to Ujjain using another vehicle.
Police seized the private luxury bus following the accident. Authorities registered a case of accidental death. They indicated an FIR would be filed shortly. Assistant Inspector Preety Savji is leading the investigation into the crash.
The private bus originated from Pune before the tragic incident. The Malegaon residents had just begun their trip when the collision occurred. The complete destruction of the pickup highlighted the force of the impact.
