Nashik: Two More Youths Succumb To Injuries In Dwarka Flyover Accident; Death Toll Rises To 7 | Sourced
In a devastating accident on the Dwarka Flyover late Sunday night, two more critically injured youths, Anuj Gharte (17) of Sahyadri Nagar and Vidyanand Kamble (16) of Pathardi Phata, succumbed to their injuries during treatment. With their deaths, the total toll from the tragedy has risen to seven, including a father-son duo and two siblings.
The accident involved residents of Sahyadri Nagar in CIDCO, who were returning home after attending a religious programme in Dharangaon, Niphad Taluka. The victims included Santosh Mandlik and his son Atul Mandlik, Chetan Pawar, Darshan Gharte, and Yash Kharat, who died on the spot, while Darshan’s brother Anuj Gharte passed away during treatment on Monday.
A total of 12 others sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at both district government and private hospitals.
Culpable Homicide Case Registered
The Bhadrakali Police Station has registered a case of culpable homicide against the driver, vehicle owner, and steel seller responsible for the mishap. According to the complaint lodged by police constable Bharat Bole, the accident was caused by negligence in transporting the steel.
The vehicle transporting steel, owned by Ashok Kumar Durganand Yadav (41) of Chinchole Shivar, Ambad, was overloaded with iron bars by steel seller Manoj Kumar Meharchand Diman (45) of Dwarka. Additionally, the vehicle lacked essential safety measures, such as reflectors, red lights, or red cloth, to warn other road users.
This negligence led to a collision with a tempo traveling behind, resulting in the deaths of five passengers on the spot as the steel rods pierced their bodies.
The police have arrested steel seller Manoj Kumar Diman and vehicle owner Ashok Yadav, while the truck driver remains at large. The investigation is ongoing.
The other injured victims are receiving treatment at various hospitals, and efforts are underway to ensure justice for the families affected by this tragic incident.
