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Four family members killed, six injured in MUV‑truck collision on Mumbai‑Nashik Highway
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:00 PM
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A multi‑utility vehicle collided with a stationary truck on the Mumbai‑Nashik highway, killing four members of a family and injuring six others.
A multi‑utility vehicle (MUV) ploughed into a parked truck on the Mumbai‑Nashik highway, resulting in the deaths of four family members and injuries to six other occupants. The crash occurred during daylight hours, though the exact kilometre‑mark has not been disclosed.
Emergency teams, including police, fire services and ambulances, rushed to the scene shortly after the impact. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities began a preliminary investigation to determine why the driver failed to stop in time.
Preliminary reports suggest the MUV may have been traveling at high speed, but the police have not ruled out mechanical failure or driver fatigue. The incident adds to a series of serious road accidents on this busy corridor, prompting officials to reiterate calls for stricter adherence to speed limits and better road‑safety awareness among motorists.
Emergency teams, including police, fire services and ambulances, rushed to the scene shortly after the impact. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities began a preliminary investigation to determine why the driver failed to stop in time.
Preliminary reports suggest the MUV may have been traveling at high speed, but the police have not ruled out mechanical failure or driver fatigue. The incident adds to a series of serious road accidents on this busy corridor, prompting officials to reiterate calls for stricter adherence to speed limits and better road‑safety awareness among motorists.