Pune Accident: Car Plunges into Canal Due To Missing Railing, Leaving One Dead And Three Injured

On the morning of May 23, 2024, a tragic accident occurred in Shindwane, Haveli taluka, Pune district, where a car veered off the Uruli Kanchan-Jejuri road and plunged into a canal. The accident resulted in the death of one person and left three others injured.

The deceased has been identified as Amar Sahebrao Ghadge, 28, a resident of Junnar. The injured individuals include:

– Ganesh Sanjay Thorat, 22, resident of Kesnand, Wagholi

– Shubham Shankar Ingole, 21, resident of Kesnand, Wagholi

– Aditya Mahadev Tavre, 20, resident of Junnar

Circumstances of the Accident

The four men were in the business of selling goats and were on their way to a market in Phaltan early in the morning. Around 6:30 am, while traveling near the new canal in Shindwane, Amar Ghadge lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into the canal. The absence of a protective railing along the canal’s edge is believed to have contributed to the severity of the accident.

Local residents quickly responded to the accident. They managed to rescue all four individuals from the submerged car. Despite their efforts, Amar Ghadge succumbed to his injuries on the spot, while the other three sustained minor injuries.

The Uruli Kanchan Police have begun a thorough investigation into the accident. They are examining the exact circumstances and events that led to the car plunging into the canal, including the potential role of missing railings and any other contributing factors.

This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety measures, such as installing protective railings along hazardous stretches. The community mourns the loss of Amar Sahebrao Ghadge and hopes for a swift recovery for the injured. The police investigation will aim to uncover the full details of the accident to prevent such tragedies in the future.