Trailer Crashes into Food Court on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, One Dead
Mumbai, December 7: A tragic accident unfolded on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday around 5 PM when a goods-carrying trailer veered off the road and crashed into a food court at the 36 km mark on the Mumbai-bound lane.
#Pune – Tragedy struck the #Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday at 5 PM when a goods trailer crashed into a food mall at the 36 km mark (Mumbai lane). Indradev Paswan from Bihar sadly lost his life after being trapped under the trailer despite rescue efforts. pic.twitter.com/EA0xTyvooI
— Pune Pulse (@pulse_pune) December 7, 2024
The collision caused chaos at the busy food court, leaving one individual, Indradev Paswan from Bihar, trapped under the trailer. Despite swift rescue efforts, Paswan succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary investigations suggest brake failure or driver error may have caused the crash. Authorities are conducting further inquiries to determine the exact cause.
The incident has once again raised concerns about road safety on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, urging officials and drivers to take extra precautions to avoid such devastating accidents.