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India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Maharashtra: 7 Dead As Pickup Van Falls; CM Fadnavis Announces ₹4 Lakh Aid
Seven people were killed while several others were injured after a pick-up van fell 25-30 feet down a slope in Papalwadi village under the Mahalunge MIDC police station area in Maharashtra on Monday. The van carrying women and children to the Kundeshwar temple was involved in the accident. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shivaji Pawar, said that the injured have been admitted to various hospitals. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the death of seven people. "A tragic incident occurred under the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate at Kundeshwar, where a pickup vehicle carrying devotees visiting for Shravan Monday darshan met with an accident, resulting in the death of 7 people. This event is deeply saddening. I offer my heartfelt tributes to them. We share in the grief of their families. Our condolences are with them in this difficult time," Devendra Fadnavis wrote on 'X'. पिंपरी चिंचवड पोलिस आयुक्तालयांतर्गत कुंडेश्वर येथे श्रावण सोमवारनिमित्त दर्शनासाठी गेलेल्या भाविकांच्या पीकअप वाहनाला अपघात होऊन 7 जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुख:द आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांच्या दु:खात आम्ही सहभागी आहोत. या कठीण… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 11, 2025 The Maharashtra CM informed that the state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the victims and stated that more than 20 people were injured in the accident, who have been admitted to various hospitals. "Financial assistance of 4 lakh rupees will be provided to the families of the deceased on behalf of the state government. More than 20 people were injured in this accident and have been admitted to various hospitals, reportedly. Pune, Maharashtra | Seven people were killed and several others injured when a pick-up van carrying women and children going to the Kundeshwar temple in Papalwadi village under the Mahalunge MIDC police station area fell 25-30 feet down a slope. The injured have been admitted to… — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2025 Arrangements are being made for their complete treatment, and I am personally in contact with the Police Commissioner," the 'X' post read. Earlier on Saturday evening between 8:00 and 8:15 pm, part of an under-construction gate near the Koradi temple in Nagpur collapsed, sending up a cloud of dust and injuring several workers.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
7 Dead After Pick-Up Van Veers Off Road In Pune; PM Modi, CM Fadnavis Announce Ex Gratia
Seven died and several were injured when a van fell off the road in Pune. PM Modi and CM Fadnavis expressed grief and announced compensation for victims' families. In a tragic incident, at least seven people were killed, and several others were injured after a pick-up van they were travelling in fell off the road on a hilly terrain in Maharashtra's Pune on Monday. The victims, all natives of Papalwadi village, were on their way to Kundeshwar Temple in Khed tehsil to pay obeisance to mark an auspicious day of the Shravan month when the accident took place, news agency PTI reported. 'There were around 30 to 35 passengers, including women and children, in the pick-up van. As per preliminary probe, the vehicle fell 25 to 30 feet down the road while negotiating a ghat section," an official from Pimpri Chinchwad police said. He said seven people have died in the accident, and several others sustained injuries and have been admitted to nearby hospitals. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased, while the injured would be given Rs 50,000. 'Saddened by the loss of lives due to an accident in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," the Prime Minister's Office said in a post on X. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased. 'A tragic incident occurred under the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate at Kundeshwar, where a pickup vehicle carrying devotees visiting for Shravan Monday darshan met with an accident, resulting in the death of 7 people. Financial assistance of 4 lakh rupees will be provided to the families of the deceased on behalf of the state government," he said on X. पिंपरी चिंचवड पोलिस आयुक्तालयांतर्गत कुंडेश्वर येथे श्रावण सोमवारनिमित्त दर्शनासाठी गेलेल्या भाविकांच्या पीकअप वाहनाला अपघात होऊन 7 जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुख:द आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांच्या दु:खात आम्ही सहभागी आहोत. या कठीण…— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 11, 2025 Fadnavis also said that over 20 people were injured in the accident and have been admitted to various hospitals. 'Arrangements are being made for their complete treatment, and I am personally in contact with the Police Commissioner," he added. (With inputs from agencies) view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 16:53 IST News india 7 Dead After Pick-Up Van Veers Off Road In Pune; PM Modi, CM Fadnavis Announce Ex Gratia Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
