Pune: Horrific Accident on Pune-Nashik Highway Leaves 40-50 Passengers Seriously Injured

A devastating accident occurred early this morning on the Pune-Nashik Highway, leaving 40 to 50 passengers severely injured. The incident took place between 4 AM and 5 AM when a private luxury bus collided with a container truck near Alephata in Junnar taluka, Pune district.

According to preliminary reports, the bus, traveling from Chopda to Pune, was hit from behind by a speeding container truck. The impact was so intense that the driver’s cabin was completely crushed, and the bus overturned on the highway. Most passengers were asleep at the time, leading to multiple serious injuries. The bus’s front section was entirely destroyed, and passengers were thrown onto the road, with shattered glass and bloodstains scattered across the accident site.

Local residents and highway police immediately rushed to the scene to assist the injured. Emergency responders transported the victims to a nearby private hospital for urgent medical care. Authorities also deployed cranes and rescue teams to clear the overturned bus and restore traffic flow, which had been severely disrupted due to the accident.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash, with initial reports suggesting that the container truck driver lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed. However, further details, including whether alcohol or mechanical failure played a role, are still under investigation.

The accident has raised concerns about road safety on the busy Pune-Nashik Highway, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.