Samruddhi accident
Nagpur: A speeding truck rammed an SUV from behind on the Nagpur corridor of Samruddhi Mahamarg near Dhamangaon, killing a 40-year-old man from Darwha in Yavatmal district and injuring two others. Highway Safety Patrol head constable Narendra Meshram and Maharashtra Security Force personnel Snehal Tayde and Lakhan Rathod immediately launched rescue operations. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
Police said all three occupants of the SUV — Ashok Ambhore, Akshay Thakre and Amit Pande — were rushed to the Rural Hospital at Dhamangaon Railway, where Ambhore succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police said the truck driver fled the spot, abandoning the vehicle. Thakre and Pande are undergoing treatment. The damaged SUV was removed with the help of a crane, and traffic on the expressway was restored. The accident has once again brought the issues of speeding and failure to maintain a safe distance between vehicles on the expressway into focus. Download the TOI App.