A tragic accident occurred on Sunday evening when a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus lost control and veered off the Nagar-Kalyan highway at Gunjalwadi village in Junnar taluka, approximately 90 kilometers from Pune. The bus driver and a passenger lost their lives, while 17 others sustained injuries.
Details of the Incident
The bus was traveling from Ahilyanagar to Bhiwandi. It departed from Ahilyanagar around 3:30 PM and reached Gunjalwadi at about 6:30 PM. According to police reports, it was drizzling at the time. A passenger who filed a complaint stated that the driver was driving at high speed and overtaking other vehicles. While attempting to avoid a collision, the driver lost control, causing the bus to flip twice before falling into a ditch.
Victims and Rescue Operation
The deceased have been identified as bus driver Mohammed Salim Mohammed Yusuf (40), a resident of Amravati, and passenger Prashant Honeshete (27) from Nanded. The injured passengers were rushed to a private hospital in Ale Phata. Local residents quickly arrived at the scene and helped rescue those trapped inside the bus.
Legal Action
The Ale Phata police have registered a case of causing death by negligence. An officer stated, "The injured passengers were sent to a private hospital. We have registered a case of causing death by negligence in this regard." The bus flipped twice and fell into a ditch along the highway.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights the dangers of overspeeding and reckless driving, especially in adverse weather conditions. Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules to prevent such tragedies.
