Accident : Courier carrying vehicle catches fire on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Courier carrying vehicle catches fire on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
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On the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, around 3:25 am, an incident occurred involving a Mahindra pickup bearing the registration number MH12 TV 1503.

According to the information, the driver has been identified as Kamlesh Yadav, a 28-year-old individual. When a fire broke out, the vehicle was transporting frontline courier goods from Mumbai to Pune. 

21 boxes were removed from the truck safely but many others caught fire. 

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The situation was resolved with the assistance of the fire brigade. At 4:30 pm, the vehicle was moved to the side of the road with the aid of Hydra, and traffic was restored to normal. Traffic in all three lanes has been regulated.

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While talking to Pune Pulse, Yogesh Bhosale, Assistant Police Inspector, Highway Safety Patrol, added, ”A fire erupted within the bonnet of the pick-up vehicle during transportation of essential courier goods from Mumbai to Pune, resulting from the unfortunate incident.” 

Madhupriya Dhanwate

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