Maharashtra Highway Accident: 6 Killed as Passenger Van Collides Head-On With Truck in Nanded
At least six people were killed and eight others critically injured on Thursday evening following a head-on collision between a passenger van and a truck on the Nanded-Bhokar highway in Maharashtra.
At least six people were killed and eight others critically injured on Thursday evening following a head-on collision between a passenger van and a truck on the Nanded-Bhokar highway in Maharashtra.
According to police officials, the incident occurred near the Sitakhande area around 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. A shared Tata Magic taxi carrying passengers toward Bhokar was struck head-on by a speeding truck travelling in the opposite direction. The impact demolished the smaller vehicle, resulting in six immediate fatalities on the spot. Palghar: 2 Students, Cook Injured After Pressure Cooker Explodes During Mid-Day Meal at ZP School.
Local residents and highway police rushed to the scene immediately after the crash. Emergency responders extracted eight passengers who sustained severe injuries and transferred them to nearby government hospitals in Nanded and Bhokar for emergency medical treatment. Medical authorities noted that several victims remain in critical condition, raising concerns that the death toll could increase.
Law enforcement authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated the mandatory panchnama proceedings. Traffic on the Nanded-Bhokar route experienced temporary delays while officials worked to clear the wreckage. Maharashtra: 6 Killed, 7 Injured After Truck Collides With SUV on Gondia-Balaghat Highway.
Police have launched an official investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, including checking whether reckless driving or speed contributed to the accident.
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