Tragic Car Accident in Nashik
In a tragic incident in Nashik, a car collision resulted in the deaths of seven individuals. The Alto car involved in the accident fell into a drain filled with water, leading to a devastating outcome.
Victims of the Accident
The deceased were identified as Devidas Pandit Gangurde (28), his wife Manisha Gangurde (23), and their two-year-old son, all residents of Sarasale; Uttam Eknath Jadhav (42) and his wife Alka Jadhav (38), residents of Kosimbhe; and Dattatraya Namdeo Waghmare (45) and his wife Anusaya Waghmare (40), residents of Devpur, Devthan. They were returning home after attending a birthday party in Nashik.
Details of the Incident
Two occupants on a motorcycle, Mangesh Yashwant Kurghade (25) and Ajay Jagannath Gond (18) from Nadge Got village in Palghar district, sustained injuries and were admitted to Nashik district hospital for treatment.
The Dindori Rural Police have launched an investigation into the accident, with initial reports suggesting that the driver of the car lost control.
Police Investigation and Statements
Kailas Maval, former municipal council president of Dindori, visited the accident site and met with the families of the deceased. The bodies were sent for postmortem, and arrangements were made for them to be handed over to their respective families.
Inspector Raghunath Shengar of the Dindori Police stated that they are looking into factors such as over-speeding, negligence, and road conditions that may have contributed to the tragic accident. Statements from the injured motorcyclists will provide more insight into the sequence of events leading to the collision.
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