In a major tragedy in Jaipur’s Bhankrota area, atleast 4 were killed due to a fire that broke out due to the collision of many vehicles one after the other. While efforts are being made to douse the fire, the incident left several injured and led to the loss of lives. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the spot in Jaipur’s Bhankrota area where massive fire broke out in the morning on December 20. He also took stock of the situation. Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa was also present in the spot. A total of 4 people have been declared dead and 35 others have sustained injuries. The fire incident occurred due to the collision of multiple vehicles near a petrol pump on the main Ajmer road.
20 December,2024 12:12 PM IST
A ferry capsized near the Gateway of India off the coast of Mumbai on December 18, causing a major mishap. Following the incident, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard launched a rescue operation. As of the latest update, 101 people have been rescued, and 13 have died in the tragic Mumbai boat accident. Rescue teams were seen in videos helping passengers wearing life jackets, transferring them to other boats while the ferry continued to tilt. The incident occurred after a speedboat reportedly crashed into the ferry. Rescue operations are ongoing to save the remaining passengers. Authorities are working quickly to handle the situation and ensure everyone’s safety. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis briefed the media regarding the boat mishap. He announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for family members of deceased.
19 December,2024 10:09 AM IST
In a tragic incident, a ferry boat with 80 passengers and five crew members onboard capsized near Elephanta Caves after a small speedboat crashed into the vessel, which was carrying more than 80 passengers. At least one passenger has been confirmed dead in the incident. The Indian Navy launched the search-and-rescue operation in coordination with the Coast Guard and Marine Police.
18 December,2024 07:11 PM IST
In a tragic incident, a motorcyclist was severely injured after a crane fell on the eastern expressway. The crane was traveling towards Bhandup from Alibaug on a trailer along the eastern expressway. While descending the Ghatkopar bridge, the trailer's rope snapped, causing the crane to fall onto the road below. A motorcyclist came under the crane, and his legs were severed from his body. He has been admitted to Sion Hospital for treatment. The Ghatkopar bridge has been closed for traffic for the last six hours, and traffic is being diverted via the service road.
14 December,2024 12:51 PM IST
On the night of 9th December, a horrifying incident unfolded on the busy streets of Mumbai. A bus driver lost control, causing a deadly crash that left six people dead and 49 others severely injured. The tragedy occurred around 9:45 pm in the Kurla (West) area, near the bustling Kurla market. The electric bus, on route number 332, was traveling from Kurla Railway Station (West) towards Sakinaka. The tragic incident was caught on camera. The video shows the electric bus speeding uncontrollably through the streets. The bus brushed past parked vehicles, sparking chaos on the roads. Ramming into over two dozen vehicles—including auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, and even a police jeep, the bus left a trail of destruction. The bus then crashed into the gates of an apartment building, bringing the madness to a halt. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, but tragically, six lives were lost, and dozens more were injured. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced ₹ 5 lakh financial assistance for the families of each victim of the Mumbai bus accident. The BEST, the bus service provider, will cover the treatment costs for the injured. The driver, identified as Sanjay More, was arrested and charged with culpable homicide.
10 December,2024 05:22 PM IST
Over four people have died and 25 others were injured after a BEST intracity bus lost control in Mumbai. The bus, which was traveling from Kurla to Andheri, crashed into several vehicles and pedestrians before finally stopping at the gates of a residential building. Shiv Sena leader Dilip Lande narrated the entire fatal incident. According to DCP Zone 5, Ganesh Gawade, the driver lost control of the vehicle in Kurla, causing widespread damage. The injured victims in the Mumbai bus accident are being treated at nearby hospitals. The driver of the bus, traveling on route number 332, has been taken into custody, and an inquiry is underway. Rescue teams reached the site and carried out operations to assist the victims. Further updates will follow as details emerge.
10 December,2024 10:06 AM IST
A road collapse in the Mira Bhayandar Kashimira area, near Hotel Amar Palace, caused a serious accident on Wednesday night around 11 PM. The incident took place when a dumper, passing through the section of the road, overturned after the ground beneath it caved in. Tragically, the driver of the dumper died on the spot. Two other people in the vehicle were severely injured and have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Emergency teams from the Kashimira Police and fire brigade rushed to the scene to assist in managing the situation. The cause of the accident is believed to be poor construction quality of the road, which might have led to the collapse. To remove the overturned dumper from the pit, a crane was brought in. The Kashimira Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and hold responsible parties accountable. This tragic event has raised concerns about road safety and the quality of construction in the area.
05 December,2024 12:59 PM IST
A tragic accident occurred in Maharashtra's Mira Bhayandar (East) on Wednesday, 27th November evening when a woman in her late 60s was killed by a crane. The incident took place near Family Care Hospital in the Indralok area around 5:30 pm. The woman, whose identity was not immediately confirmed as her son was yet to arrive from Mumbai, was a retired clerk from the BMC. She lived in the same area and was out for her regular evening walk when the accident happened. The crane, which was reportedly speeding and being driven recklessly, lost control while turning and struck her. She died instantly. The incident was caught on nearby CCTV cameras. Local officials from Navghar police arrived at the spot and rushed the blood-stained body to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead before admission. The body was sent for autopsy, and the police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
28 November,2024 11:52 AM IST
Five people lost their lives, and fifteen others were injured when a double-decker bus collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh on the night of November 20th, Wednesday. The bus, traveling from Delhi to Azamgarh, was overtaking another vehicle when it crashed into a truck carrying glass items. The accident occurred in the Tappal area of Aligarh, where visibility was significantly reduced due to fog, increasing the likelihood of accidents. The bus, operated by Krishna Travels, a company based in Faizabad, was heading towards Azamgarh when the tragic incident took place. The bodies of the deceased passengers have been sent for post-mortem, while the truck involved in the accident has been seized by the police. Following the accident, police teams rushed to the scene and initiated rescue and relief operations. The injured passengers were quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Legal proceedings have been started in connection with the incident. Traffic on the Yamuna Expressway was later cleared and normal movement was resumed. The authorities are investigating the cause of the UP bus accident, with poor visibility due to fog being a major factor.
21 November,2024 11:25 AM IST
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay saved a woman a trapped under lorry on the outskirts of Singapur near Huzurabad. He also assured her that he would bear her medical expenses. Divyasree, a woman from Kalleda village in Manakondur Mandal was trapped under a lorry. Hearing her screams, the driver stopped the lorry. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay who was travelling to Mulugu stopped at the scene and rushed to the lorry. He saw Divyasree with her hair caught under the lorry's wheel. She was bleeding from her injuries. Sanjay stopped passing lorries. As per his directions, the locals cut her hair and managed to free her. She was immediately sent to Life Line Private Hospital in Karimnagar. The Union Minister assured the hospital authorities that he would personally bear the expenses for Divyasree's treatment.
11 November,2024 04:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
