Maharashtra?s Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Girish Mahajan, has called an emergency meeting with local police and other concerned officials following a tragic accident on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway flyover. The incident, which occurred on the morning of January 13, claimed the lives of six people after a pickup vehicle collided with a mini truck.
The accident occurred on the busy flyover in Nashik, resulting in a severe crash that left the vehicles mangled. The six victims, who were traveling in the pickup, tragically lost their lives at the scene. The incident has caused a huge disruption on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway, one of the most heavily trafficked routes in Maharashtra.
In response to the calamity, Girish Mahajan immediately convened a meeting with police officials, traffic authorities, and disaster management teams to assess the situation and discuss measures to prevent future accidents. According to Mahajan, the state government is committed to ensuring the safety of travelers on Maharashtra?s highways, especially those in high-risk zones like flyovers.
?We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims in this unfortunate incident. The state government is reviewing all safety protocols on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway to prevent further accidents. A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of this tragedy,? Mahajan said in a statement after the meeting.
The meeting also focused on improving traffic management and increasing the presence of safety measures, such as better lighting and clearer road signs, on the flyover where the accident occurred. There were also discussions around the need for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations to prevent similar accidents in the future.
