11 People Dead In Thane, Maharashtra After A Van Collides With A Cement Mixer

Two tragic road accidents in Maharashtra and Gujarat on Monday have claimed a total of 18 lives, leaving several others injured.

The incidents, which occurred within hours of each other, have once again raised serious concerns about road safety on Indian highways.

11 Killed in Thane Accident

A major accident was reported in Maharashtra's Thane district around 11:30 am on the Kalyan-Murbad National Highway 61 near Govili village. According to officials, a van collided head-on with a cement mixer coming from the opposite direction on the Raita bridge.

The impact of the collision was severe, causing panic among locals who rushed to the spot to rescue the injured. Five people died on the spot, while several others later succumbed to their injuries, taking the death toll to 11. Many injured victims were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where some are reported to be in critical condition. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to find out the exact cause of the accident.

Seven Killed in Gujarat Road Mishap

In another tragic incident in Gujarat's Surendranagar district, seven people lost their lives in the early hours of Monday. The accident took place around 1:30 am on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway near Bhaskarpara village in Lakhtar taluka.

The victims were a group of pilgrims travelling on foot from Rajkot to the Bahucharaji temple when a speeding truck hit them from behind. Officials said that the deceased included six pilgrims and the driver of a dumper that was parked on the roadside. Among those who died were four women. The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, and police have launched a search operation to track him down.

Rising Concerns Over Road Safety

These back-to-back accidents highlight the ongoing issue of road safety in India, where speeding and negligence continue to cause fatal incidents.

The loss of so many lives in a single day has shocked local communities and prompted authorities to stress the importance of strict adherence to traffic rules. As investigations continue in both cases, officials are urging drivers to be more cautious and responsible to prevent such tragedies in the future.