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Family of Five Perishes in Horrific Expressway Crash
28 Jun
Summary
- A family of five tragically died when their car hit a stationary container truck.
- The accident occurred on the expressway in Maharashtra's Amravati district on Sunday.
- Police suspect driver fatigue as a possible cause for the fatal collision.
Tragedy struck on Sunday afternoon in Maharashtra's Amravati district when a car carrying five family members collided with a parked container truck on the expressway.
The vehicle, identified as an Ignis, was reportedly traveling at high speed when it rammed into the rear of the stationary truck. The impact was so severe that the car was completely mangled, resulting in the immediate deaths of all five occupants.
The family members, residents of Chandrapur district, were on their way to Akola for a private function. The deceased have been identified as Bhaskar Jivne (57), Mahadev Jivne (42), Aarti Jivne (40), Lata Jivne (43), and 12-year-old Krishna Jivne.
Emergency services and police responded quickly to the scene. Despite their efforts, the victims were pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation, with preliminary theories suggesting the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Traffic on the expressway experienced temporary disruptions following the accident.
