Nashik Teenager Killed in Tragic Bus-Bicycle Collision
A devastating road accident in Nashik has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy and left his friend injured after their bicycle was struck by a city bus on Wednesday afternoon. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised serious questions about road safety and driver accountability.
Details of the Fatal Incident
According to officials from the Mhasrul police station, the tragic collision occurred at approximately 2:15 PM on Kishor Surywanshi Marg in the Mhasrul area. The victims, identified as Sanket Gavli (13) and Aryan Waghmare, were riding a bicycle together when they were hit by a Nashik Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (NMPML) Citilink bus.
The boys were traveling from Omkar Chowk toward Kansara Chowk when the bus, allegedly coming from the opposite direction, collided with their bicycle. Initial reports suggest the bus may have been traveling in the wrong lane, though this is still under investigation.
Aftermath and Police Response
Both teenagers sustained significant injuries in the impact and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Tragically, despite receiving care, Sanket Gavli succumbed to his injuries late Wednesday night. His friend Aryan Waghmare remains hospitalized but is reported to be in stable condition.
In a concerning development, the bus driver reportedly fled the scene immediately following the collision, abandoning the injured boys. This failure to render assistance has become a focal point of the police investigation.
Legal Action and Charges Filed
The Mhasrul police have registered a formal complaint based on information provided by Nagoji Gavli (51), father of the deceased Sanket. Nagoji, who works as a watchman at a construction site on Kishor Surywanshi Marg, provided crucial details about the sequence of events.
Police have booked the unidentified bus driver under multiple sections of relevant legislation:
- Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): This pertains to causing death by negligence, a serious charge that carries significant legal consequences.
- Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA): This addresses the driver's failure to report the accident to authorities and provide necessary medical assistance to the injured victims.
The combination of these charges reflects the gravity of the incident, particularly the driver's alleged decision to flee rather than help the injured children.
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
This tragic accident has highlighted ongoing concerns about road safety in Nashik, particularly regarding interactions between larger public transport vehicles and vulnerable road users like cyclists. The fact that the victims were young teenagers has added to the emotional weight of the incident.
Local residents and authorities are now calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The investigation continues as police work to locate the driver and gather additional evidence about the circumstances leading to the fatal collision.
