In a tragic incident, a truck ran over people sleeping on a footpath in Pune’s Wagholi area early Monday morning, leaving three dead, including two toddlers, and six others injured. The horrific accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the Kesnand Phata area.
Among the deceased were one-year-old Vaibhavi Pawar, two-year-old Vaibhav Pawar, and 22-year-old Vishal Pawar. The injured victims were rushed to Sassoon General Hospital for treatment, police said.
“There were many people sleeping on the footpath, most of them labourers. They were run over by a truck,” a senior police official stated.
The victims had arrived from Maharashtra’s Amravati district on Sunday to work at construction sites in Pune. Locals reported that the victims were resting in shanties set up on the footpath when the truck ploughed through them.
The driver of the truck has been detained, and authorities are investigating whether he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
The tragic accident has sparked outrage among locals, with many demanding stricter measures to prevent such reckless driving and ensure safety for vulnerable individuals sleeping on the streets. Further investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash and establish accountability.
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