Maharashtra highway accident: The tanker driver instantly fled the scene following the collision. Whereas bystanders and native residents rushed to help, Pankhabai sadly succumbed to her accidents regardless of efforts to save lots of her. Your complete incident was recorded on close by CCTV cameras.
An aged couple was killed in a suspected hit-and-run accident on the Pune-Solapur Freeway close to Bhigwan in Pune district on Sunday (July 6), in accordance with the Pune Rural Police.
Victims getting back from pilgrimage
The deceased have been recognized as Malhari Pawar (57) and Pankhabai Pawar (50), residents of Ahilyanagar district. The couple was getting back from Pandharpur after collaborating within the Ashadi Ekadashi pilgrimage when the incident occurred.
Collision with dashing oil tanker
Round 10:00 am, the couple’s motorbike was allegedly hit from behind by a dashing oil tanker. Malhari Pawar died on the spot, whereas his spouse Pankhabai, who was using pillion, succumbed to her accidents throughout remedy at a non-public hospital.
Driver flees, police case registered
The tanker driver fled the scene instantly after the collision. Passersby and native residents rushed to assist, however Pankhabai couldn’t be saved. Your complete incident was captured on CCTV cameras.
Police launch manhunt
Assistant Police Inspector Vinod Mahangade of Bhigwan Police Station confirmed {that a} case has been filed below related sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Automobiles Act. Police groups are at present working to determine and hint the tanker concerned.
Investigation underway
Authorities proceed to analyze the case and are interesting to the general public for any info which will help in finding the driving force or the car. Extra particulars are awaited on this regard.