As the private passenger bus heading from Satara to Dombivli in Thane reached near the Swaminarayan temple, a truck coming from behind rammed into it, a police official said.
PTIThree bus passengers and the truck driver were killed, while 18 passengers received injuries, the cop said.
PTIPrima facie, the truck driver lost control over the vehicle and as a result it hit the bus, the official said.
PTINCP leader Supriya Sule at the accident spot. Pune Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Ayush Prasad said driver fatigue was a significant issue which needed to be addressed to prevent such accidents.
Twitter/ @supriya_suleAyush Prasad also stressed on the importance of reporting about rash and negligent driving to police. If you notice someone driving in a rash manner, maintain a safe distance and call the police to report it, he added.
PTISule at the hospital, visiting the injured passengers. Thirteen injured passengers were rushed to various hospitals in Pune, including the Navale Hospital, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Sassoon Hospital. The other injured passengers were admitted to nearby hospitals, officials said.
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