Major Accident : Traffic Diverted on Satara-Pune Highway as Tunnel Angle Collapses On Truck
Satara : In an unexpected turn of events on the Khandala-Satara-Pune highway, a potentially catastrophic incident occurred as the angle of light within the tunnel leading to Pune from Khambatki Ghat broke off and collided with a passing truck. The aftermath resulted in significant damage to the truck and minor injuries to its driver, prompting authorities to take swift action. The truck driver is seriously injured in the accident.
As a precautionary measure, traffic heading towards Pune has been rerouted through Khambataki Ghat since the early hours of the morning. The traffic has been diverted through the old ghat road.
Nitin Upadhye, a senior journalist who was travelling from Kolhapur to Pune informed that the incident took place early morning just near the Khambatki tunnel. The angle collapsed on the truck driving on the route from Satara to Pune. The truck driver is seriously injured in the incident and has been taken to the hospital. The Highway Police has removed the truck from the tunnel and made way for vehicles to ply but there is long queue of vehicles on the road as the holiday weekend has ended and people are moving to Mumbai and Pune.
This incident has highlighted a recurring issue, as past instances have witnessed similar angles dislodging and landing on vehicles, including cars and trucks traveling on the highway. It is important to note that these angles, installed over two decades ago, have never undergone comprehensive testing, rendering them vulnerable and unsafe.
In light of this alarming incident, a thorough examination and assessment of the angles’ condition is imperative. The potential risks posed by weakened angles cannot be underestimated, and a failure to address this issue promptly could potentially lead to a major accident. Road safety authorities are urged to address this matter from various angles and take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of all highway users.
