One killed, four injured as truck rams vehicles on Pune-Kolad rd

One person was killed and four others injured after cement-laden truck allegedly rammed into multiple vehicles near Lavale Phata in Mulshi on Saturday morning

PUNE: One person was killed and four others injured after a cement-laden truck allegedly rammed into multiple vehicles near Lavale Phata in Mulshi on Saturday morning.

One person was killed and four others injured after cement-laden truck allegedly rammed into multiple vehicles near Lavale Phata in Mulshi on Saturday morning. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

The accident occurred around 8.15am in front of Shripad Hotel, police said. The truck, travelling towards Pirangute through the ghat section, first collided with a goods vehicle and then a roadside parked dumper. It subsequently hit two motorcycles travelling towards Pune.

Laxman Narayan Kubal, 52, of Pirangut, died in the crash. Four others were injured, with two, including Nitin Bhilare of Kasar Amboli, reported to be in critical condition. Another person suffered minor injuries.

According to preliminary information, the truck may have suffered a brake failure. Police are also examining whether speeding or other factors contributed to the crash.

Police and emergency personnel rushed to the spot and cleared the damaged vehicles and debris. Traffic on the Pune-Kolad road was disrupted for some time.