Pune Sees Third Fatal Tanker Accident In 10 Days, Sparks Outrage In HadapsarĀ
Pune, April 17, 2026: A series of accidents involving speeding water tankers in the Hadapsar area has claimed another life, marking the third fatal incident in the past ten days. The latest accident occurred near the Ravidarshan bus stop on Solapur Road, triggering strong public anger.
The deceased has been identified as Pratik Ashwin Sheth (42), a resident of Rasta Peth. According to police, the incident took place when a speeding water tanker rammed into his two-wheeler from behind. The impact threw the bike aside, and Sheth came under the tankerās wheels, resulting in his death on the spot.
The accused tanker driver, Avinash Anand Jadhav (33), a resident of Shewalewadi, has been arrested by Hadapsar Police. The tanker involved in the accident has also been seized. Police officials said the driver attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended.
Preliminary investigations revealed that both vehicles were travelling in the same direction when the tanker hit the motorcycle near the bus stop. While initial breath analysis did not confirm alcohol consumption, the driver has been sent for further medical examination.
Following the accident, traffic on Solapur Road was disrupted for some time before police cleared the vehicles and restored normal flow. The victimās body was sent to a government hospital for post-mortem examination with the help of local residents.
The incident has intensified concerns over reckless driving by tanker operators in Hadapsar. Residents have raised repeated complaints about overspeeding tankers, and with three fatal accidents reported in just ten days, citizens are now demanding immediate and strict action from authorities to prevent further loss of lives.
