Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed sorrow over the tragic accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway that claimed 13 lives and left 20 others injured. The incident involved a speeding container truck colliding with a vehicle carrying a wedding party in Palghar district.
Fadnavis conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that the state administration was actively monitoring the situation. He also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for a speedy recovery of the injured individuals.
The collision, which occurred at Dhanivari, resulted in both vehicles overturning due to the impact. Local authorities and emergency response teams promptly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations. Preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding and driver negligence may have contributed to the accident.
The injured victims were promptly taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway was reported due to the wreckage, which was later cleared by highway police using cranes. An in-depth inquiry is underway to determine the exact causes of the tragic incident.
