Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of 11 individuals in a collision on the Kalyan-Ahilyanagar highway. The accident, involving a car and a truck, occurred near the Rayate bridge in Kalyan taluka. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also conveyed his condolences, emphasizing the heartbreak caused by the incident.
The collision, which led to the death of all 11 occupants of the car, has initiated an inquiry process to investigate the circumstances. The accident took place early Monday morning on the Kalyan-Murbad-Ahilyanagar highway, involving a cement mixer truck and a Maruti Suzuki Eeco taxi. The victims, including residents from Murbad, Kalyan, and Satara, faced a tragic fate due to the severe impact of the collision.
The taxi, en route from Kalyan to Murbad, collided with the truck on the Rayte Bridge, where traffic had been diverted to a single lane due to roadwork. The fatal incident occurred when the taxi driver attempted to overtake another vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and a head-on collision. Emergency services responded promptly, but all occupants were declared dead upon arrival at Goveli Hospital.
The tragic event has raised concerns among locals regarding road safety and infrastructure. Questions have been raised about the decision to restrict traffic to one side of the bridge and the overloading of the taxi beyond its legal capacity. Calls have been made for immediate action to prevent similar accidents in the future, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures and infrastructure improvements.
Murbad MLA Kisan Kathore expressed deep sorrow over the incident, attributing the tragedy to reckless driving and negligence during the overtaking maneuver. He confirmed that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been briefed on the matter, with directives issued to support the families of the deceased.
