- Another Tragic Accident on Pune-Ahilyanagar Highway: A dumper driver crushed nine people to death while they were sleeping on the roadside pavement.
- Shocking Statistics: In the last year, there have been 200 accidents on the Pune-Ahilyanagar highway, with 72 of them involving heavy vehicles. 53 people have lost their lives in these accidents.
- Victims Identified: The deceased individuals from the recent accident have been identified as Vaibhavi Ritesh Pawar, Vaibhav Ritesh Pawar, and Vishal Vinod Pawar. Six others were seriously injured.
- Arrest Made: The dumper driver responsible for the accident, Gajanan Shankar Totre, has been arrested and is under investigation by the Wagholi Police Station.
- Government Assistance: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has announced financial assistance for the victim families and coverage of all expenses for the injured individuals.
- Public Outrage: MLA Mauli Katke has called for accountability in the series of accidents in Wagholi and has vowed to launch a public movement against the rising death toll.
- Police Response: Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil has confirmed the arrest of the accused dumper driver and the admission of the injured individuals to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- Culpable Homicide Case: Deputy Chief Minister Pawar has stated that a case of culpable homicide has been registered against the driver to ensure justice for the victims and their families.
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