Overview
- On June 19, a collision between a sedan and a pickup truck on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune district resulted in seven fatalities.
- Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill confirmed the incident and said investigations are under way.
- The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund will cover the ex-gratia payments to bereaved families and injured survivors.
- On June 15, a bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune collapsed, killing four people and injuring 51 in a separate incident.
- District officials and rescue teams have called for a comprehensive review of local infrastructure to enhance road and bridge safety.