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Navratri Dreams Dashed by Tragic Expressway Crash
2 Oct
Summary
- Seven families mourned after a fatal Samruddhi Expressway accident.
- Victims were members of a Navratri committee bringing an idol.
- Tragedy struck while returning home for festival preparations.
The festive atmosphere in Sindhi Meghe, Wardha, was replaced by grief on Friday following a tragic accident on the Samruddhi Expressway. Seven families lost loved ones who were part of the Yuva Navdurga Puja Festival Committee. These individuals had traveled to Shegaon on the night of September 28 to retrieve the Durga idol for their annual Navratri celebrations.
The accident happened in the early hours of Friday as the group was journeying back to Wardha with the idol. Upon hearing the news, families rushed to hospitals and accident sites, enduring agonizing hours of uncertainty. By Friday night, five of the deceased had received their last rites, with procedures for the remaining two underway.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conveyed his deep sorrow, calling the incident extremely unfortunate and pledging support to the grieving families. He confirmed that the injured were receiving treatment and being closely monitored. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule also shared his condolences, while Wardha guardian minister Pankaj Bhoyar visited the injured at Sawangi Meghe hospital, directing officials to provide all necessary assistance.
