Accident Caught On Cam: Truck Hits Jeep, Killing 6 in Maharashtra

Just weeks after the horrific accident on Mumbai-Agra Highway in Maharashtra's Dhule district, killing at least 15, yet another accident has come as a shock to the people of the state.

At least six persons were killed and as many others injured after a speeding container truck hit a jeep in which they were travelling in Thane district on Tuesday, PTI reported citing police. The accident took place at around 6.30 am amid heavy rainfall in Padgha area of Bhiwandi taluk.

The deceased have been identified as Chinmay Shinde (15), Riya Pardeshi, Chaitali Pimple (27), Santosh Anant Jadhav (50), Vasant Dharma Jadhav (50) and Prajval Firke, the police said.

The jeep, carrying some students and other persons, was proceeding from Padgha towards Khadavli railway station when the truck coming from the opposite direction hit it. The jeep got dragged for about 100 metres and overturned, an official from the police control room said. After getting information, some locals rushed to the spot to help the victims.

According to an official from the district disaster control room, four individuals died on the spot, while two others passed away en route to the hospital. Three individuals with severe injuries are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Bhiwandi, while three others who sustained minor injuries have received first aid and have been discharged.

Now, the CCTV footage of the accident has been shared by news agency ANI.