Hey there, folks! Here’s some news from Indapur that you might want to know about. A container driver tragically lost his life today after his vehicle fell from a bridge at Madanwadi Chowk in Bhigwan on the Pune-Solapur National Highway. The accident happened bright and early at 6:30 AM when the container, heading from Solapur to Pune, veered off course and plummeted 20 feet down onto the service road below.
The impact of the crash was devastating, completely destroying the container and resulting in the death of the driver, Shravan Kumar Bhagwati Prasad Yadav, a Mumbai resident originally from Uttar Pradesh. Despite the efforts of Assistant Police Inspector Mahangade and his team from Bhigwan Police Station, they were unable to save the trapped driver, who sadly passed away from his injuries.
Luckily, the accident occurred at a time when traffic was light, preventing a larger-scale tragedy. The Pune-Solapur National Highway has a reputation for being dangerous, especially in areas with steep slopes and high-speed zones like the stretch near the Ujani watershed area. The situation is further exacerbated by the dumping of waste from chicken centers near Gagargaon, Palasdev, and Kalewadi, which attract stray dogs and increase the risk of accidents.
Despite efforts by the police to enforce speed limits, the road remains hazardous. The ongoing road reconstruction near Indapur has caused delays and increased the risk of accidents, particularly at junctions like Kalewadi. Passengers and local commuters are calling on the National Highway Administration to improve road maintenance, traffic management, and speed regulation to prevent future tragedies.
Stay safe out there, everyone, and remember to drive carefully!
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