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Speeding Truck's Fatal Swerve Claims Life in Antop Hill
2 May
Summary
- A 48-year-old man died instantly after a truck ran over his head.
- His wife sustained a serious hand injury in the same road accident.
- The truck driver faces charges for rash and negligent driving.
A tragic road accident unfolded at Antop Hill on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old man and serious injuries to his wife. The incident occurred near Kokri Agar around 12 noon when a speeding truck, driven by 55-year-old Sadashiv Tukaram Erande, allegedly swerved without signaling.
The truck struck the two-wheeler carrying Rajesh Shinde and his wife, Shraddha Shinde. Rajesh, who was operating the vehicle, lost control and both fell onto the road. The truck's rear wheel tragically ran over Rajesh's head, leading to his immediate death.
Shraddha Shinde, riding pillion, sustained a fracture to her right hand. Both victims were transported to Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, where Rajesh Shinde was pronounced dead. His wife is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Police have registered a case against the truck driver, Sadashiv Tukaram Erande, under charges of rash and negligent driving that caused death and grievous injury. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing.
