Pune: 5 Members of Lohgaon Family Heading to Wedding in Raigad Die in Bus Accident at Tamhini Ghat, 27 Injured
Alibag, 20th December 2024: A bus travelling from Pune to Raigad district was involved in a fatal accident at Tamhini Ghat. The family from Lohgaon in Pune was using the bus to attend a wedding in Raigad district. The accident occurred near Waterfall Point in Mangaon village at around 9:30 AM today. Five people died and 27 were injured.
The deceased have been identified as Sangita Dhananjay Jadhav, Gaurav Ashok Darade, Shilpa Pradeep Pawar, Vandana Jadhav, and an unidentified man. The bus driver, Vijay Chavan, was injured. The injured include four senior citizens and six children, with 20 women and seven men hurt. Three women and two men died.
According to Resident Deputy Collector Sandesh Shirke, the bus, with registration number MH 14 GU 3405, was carrying the Jadhav family and their relatives to a wedding in Raigad district when it overturned at 9:30 AM. Five people died from the collision, and 27 were injured. All victims were taken to the Sub-District Hospital in Mangaon. The Tehsildar, doctor team, rescue team, police, and others were involved in the rescue operation.
The cause of the accident remains unclear, but Tamhini Ghat is notorious for its dangerous conditions. The region’s sharp bends, narrow roads, and poorly maintained infrastructure, especially during the monsoon season, significantly increase the risk of accidents. These factors make the area particularly hazardous for drivers, contributing to a history of frequent accidents and raising concerns about road safety and the need for infrastructure improvements.
