In Maharashtra, a tragic collision between two state transport buses occurred on the Pune-Solapur highway, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuries to 64 others. The police disseminated this information on Tuesday. This accident transpired around 5 p.m. on Monday near the village of Varwand in Pune district, as per reports from an official.
Inspector Narayan Deshmukh from the police department stated that a bus bound for Pune under the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with another bus headed towards Solapur. He explained that, 'A two-wheeler suddenly appeared in front of the Pune-bound bus, forcing the driver to swerve to avoid it. This caused the bus to leap over the divider and collide with the oncoming bus.'
The officer reported that there were over 110 passengers aboard the buses. 'Unfortunately, two passengers succumbed to their injuries on the spot, while 64 others from both buses sustained injuries and were promptly sent to the hospital,' stated the official. A case has been filed, and an in-depth investigation into the occurrence is underway.
In recent times, Pune has witnessed several road mishaps, including the notable Porsche car crash. On May 19th, a Porsche accident claimed the lives of two software engineers, Anish Avadhiya and Ashwini Kosta. During this unfortunate event, it was discovered that the driver was a minor. Allegedly, the juvenile was intoxicated and driving the high-speed Porsche recklessly.
