Nagpur: The Samruddhi Mahamarg, known for its fast-paced travel, witnessed two separate tragic accidents claiming the lives of three people, including a child, highlighting the persistent safety concerns on the highway.
In a horrific accident in Malegaon taluka of Washim district, an Innova car collided with a highway divider, resulting in the immediate death of two foreign nationals from Myanmar, one of them a 10-year-old child. Preliminary reports suggest that the accident occurred while the vehicle was travelling from Mumbai to Nagpur, with authorities pointing to loss of control of the car as the likely cause.
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In another incident near Shahapur, still on the Samruddhi Expressway, a separate accident led to the death of one person, while two others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
According to highway police statistics, accidents on the Samruddhi Expressway are frequently caused by driver fatigue or overspeeding, and despite modern infrastructure, the series of accidents continues. The situation becomes particularly concerning during peak travel periods, such as the Diwali holidays, when the volume of traffic increases substantially, raising serious questions about road safety measures and driver awareness.
Authorities have urged travellers to drive cautiously, adhere to speed limits, and take breaks on long journeys to prevent further tragedies. The highway police have also stated that strict patrolling and monitoring will be intensified during festival seasons to reduce such incidents.
